Burgonet
Date1570–1590
Mediumblued steel with gilding, brass, modern leather
Dimensions29 × 20 × 33 cm (11 7/16 × 7 7/8 × 13 in.), 2 lb, 8 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.1137.1
DescriptionBurgonet: Contemporary, ca. 1580-1600, but probably associated. Compare similar types in Stibbert Musem (inv. #909 late XVI-early 17th c., p. 162, V.1) and WCL (assoc W/A. 54, pp.67-68, Milanese half-armor, ca. 1560-70). Helmet of A. 54 probably later, proper right cheekpiece restored. One-piece bowl with integral peak and neck-flange. Associated cheeks. Lining rivets around the lower perimeter. Painted gold to match other elements.
ProvenancePurchased by John W. Higgins on May 16, 1930 from Cyril Andrade, Ltd. of London, his no. 18. Given to the Museum on December 15, 1931. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
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Italian
late 1500s–early 1600s, with later decoration and additions
