A German Full Armour In The 'Maximilian' Style
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A German Full Armour In The 'Maximilian' Style

19TH CENTURY

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A German Full Armour In The 'Maximilian' Style
19th Century
Of bright steel, comprising helmet with one-piece skull pierced with lining-holes, low roped comb, neck-guard of two articulated plates, "monkey-face" visor and bevor pierced at the same points on either side, the former with stepped sight and vertical breaths, forked visor support formed as a snake, and plume-holder, gorget of three plates front and rear, cuirass with rounded breast-plate with skirt of three plates, prominent roped turns at the neck and gussets, hinged lance-rest, and back-plate with culet of three plates, tassets of four plates each, full arm defences, complete legharness with round-toed sabatons, and mitten gauntlets, fluted throughout with the exception of the greaves, the main edges turned and roped (scattered minor pitting and surface rust, some leathers broken): on wooden stand with manikin
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis. COLLECTION AND STORAGE CHARGES

This lot must be cleared by 1.00 p.m. on the Friday following the sale. If it is not cleared, it will be removed to the warehouse of:-
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Lot Essay

Perhaps made by Winkelmeyer of Vienna

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