Great Helm
Culture
English
Date1800s
Mediumiron
Dimensions36.8 × 22.2 × 27.9 cm (14 1/2 × 8 3/4 × 11 in.), 4 lb 12 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Markings"XIII" inside in red paint; "L.1759.66" also in red paint, more finely written.
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.1126
DescriptionProbably a nineteenth-century forgery, based on the helm of Henry V in Westminster Abbey.ProvenancePurchased by John W. Higgins on September 28, 1929 from estate of Dr. Bashford Dean (Riverdale, NY), no. 5. Given to the Museum on January 8, 1947.Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
On View
On viewCurrent Location
- Exhibition Location Gallery 2204
