Close Helmet of "Savoyard" type
Culture
Northern Italian
Date1610–1645
Mediumsteel with gilding and later blueing, brass, modern leather
Dimensions28 × 23 × 25 cm (11 × 9 1/16 × 9 13/16 in.), 8 lb, 8 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.1161.1
DescriptionOf moderately heavy steel. 2-piece skull with integral rear collar; peak, visor, and bevor all pivot at the ears; front collar plate. Adorned with gilt bands of punched foliate decoration (see photos in digital file). Pivots, lifting stud, and rivets all decorated en suite.ProvenanceBashford Dean collection purchased by Museum on October 26, 1950 from Parke-Bernet Galleries, Inc. (NYC), sale no. 1186. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
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