Burgonet

Culture German

Dateprobably late 1800s, in the style of 1550–1575

Mediumsteel with gilding, iron and brass with modern leather

Dimensions32 × 20 × 20 cm (12 5/8 × 7 7/8 × 7 7/8 in.) 4 lb, 2 oz (weight)

ClassificationsArms and Armor

MarkingsMotto IGN etched in cartouches on front of skull.

Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection

Terms

Object number2014.864.1

Description1-piece skull with integral peak, faceted above and pierced at apex for a lost finial, or perhaps a crest; 2 nape-lames in rear; hinged cheekpieces with 2 collar lames on each.

The upper collar lame on the buffe has unused holes on each end, perhaps once intended to hold a securing strap.
ProvenanceEx-collections: Victor Binder (Copenhagen) Christie's (London) Mr. Coureau unknown location S.J. Whawell (England) Clarence H. Mackay (Roslyn, L.I.). According to Grancsay notes in the MMA archives Mackay purchased the harness and greaves from Whawell in 1924. Purchased by Museum on April 1, 1940 from Jacques Seligmann & Co. (NYC), agents for Clarence H. Mackay estate, dealer's no. A-21/107. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.

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