Burgonet with Falling Buffe

Culture German

Dateabout 1550

Mediumsteel and leather with modern restorations

Dimensions26 × 23 × 25 cm (10 1/4 × 9 1/16 × 9 13/16 in.), 6 lb 3 oz (weight)

ClassificationsArms and Armor

Markings"B+1585" stamped on peak.

Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection

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Object number2014.1168.1

Description4-faceted skull of one piece drawn into a tall apex. Pairs of lacing holes above to L and R sides; at L and R ears; L and R jaw; and nape. Patched repair inside R brow. Peak and bevor pivot at temples. Peak is deepl and pointed, with a roped edge. 2-plate falling buffe attaches on 2 turning pins at bottom L and R. 2 collar plates each front and back. Roped edges around face opening and base of collar.
Label TextTo protect the face, some burgonets have a "falling buffe," an arrangement of overlapping, pivoted plates that could be lowered by pressing spring-catches on the side.ProvenancePurchased by Museum on November 9, 1940 from Jacques Seligmann & Co. (NYC), agents for estate of Clarence H. Mackay. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.

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