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A FINE GERMAN BURGONET C.1580
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Item Number: 08-135
The form of this
helmet is characteristic of Nuremberg burgonets made in the last
quarter of the 16th century. Its one piece skull rises to a high
backswept comb which is beautifully etched each side with mythological
creatures surrounded by foliage on a gilt ground etched in minute
pellets. On the right side is a mythological lion, the left a griffin.
Most original gold remains. The skull, brim, cheek pieces and neck
guard are all etched in matching scrolling foliage on pellet ground.
The brim is struck one side with the makers mark of Hans Becher
(Gyngell p.31) and the other with the Nuremberg control mark. The brass
plume holder at the back would have held an elegant feather splay
providing a counterpoint of color and texture. The helmet retains its
original deerskin liner band and both leather chin strap loops.
Provenance: San Francisco Museum of Fine Art.
Extended Layaway is available for this item.
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Rolled edge neck guard pierced for hanging and hinged cheek pieces pierced with a cluster of holes for hearing. The surface finely hammer finished and blued.
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The heavy one piece iron skull is large enough to accommodate the internal padding needed for the tilt. The roped comb provides a cushion against a blow or cut.
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The brim, etched in strapwork filled with scrolling foliage is struck with a makers mark. The burgonet was the helmet of choice for military use throughout Germany.
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