A 17th Century German Etched and Painted Half Suit of Armor
Sale 1353 - Arms, Armor and Militaria
May 1, 2024
10:00AM ET
Live / Cincinnati
Estimate
$6,000 -
$10,000
Sold for $6,000
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
A 17th Century German Etched and Painted Half Suit of Armor
About 26" x 22" x 14". Half suit of armor with etched borders to all plates enclosing black painted panels with attached split fauld, spaulders, and gorget. Item manufactured in the style of German armor dating from the 17th Century, with the breast and backplate showing no visible armorer marks. All plates feature a continuous pattern of foliate scroll etching subdividing the breast and backplate into four panels that divide into two flowing over left and right fauld and spaulders. Item is of riveted construction with the majority of components held in place with iron rivets and plates attached via leather straps and buckles. Spaulders have been mounted for display via a series of modern bolts piercing all seven segments of each spaulder. Nuts protrude into the interior space.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Condition Report
Good. Item shows a deep brown patina overall with some flaking to the painted finish on all plates. Multiple rivets missing to the breastplate, gorget, and spaulder. All leather straps and buckles show signs of hardening and cracking. Modern mounting bolts on the spaulder show a deep brown patina. Breast and backplate are joined by a length of steel wire.
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