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
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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Desiderius Helmschmid
about 1552
