Falling Buffe

Culture German

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

Mediumsteel with gilding, iron, brass and modern leather

Dimensions28.5 × 25 × 15 cm (11 1/4 × 9 13/16 × 5 7/8 in.), 1 lb, 14 oz (weight)

ClassificationsArms and Armor

Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection

Terms

Object number2014.864.2

DescriptionConsists of chinplate with 2 lames above, securing on spring catches; 2 collar lames. Secures to helmet via leathers that buckle around the neck of the helmet.ProvenanceEx-collections: Mr. Victor Binder (Copenhagen)
Christie's (London)
Mr. Coureau
unknown location
Mr. S.J. Whawell (England)
Mr. 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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