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Rare and Fine Antique Arms & Armour

Friday 31 March 2023, 10:00 AM • Sarzana

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A lobster-tailed capeline, About 1630

Estimate

€ 450 - 800

Sold

€ 2.125

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

height 25 cm
Slightly ogival, iron skull made of two halves joined together by rivets. Almost circular brim, with several rivets featuring a thick head, provided with a circular open-work and its sliding nosepiece with a shaped head (probably lily-shaped, its central cusp is now missing). The wing screw is still present. Wide nape-guard with three plates worked in a semicircle and various rivets. In antique patina with remains of the original, black, bituminous paint.