AN ITALIAN BARBUTE from a stemma, in 15th Century form derived from the Ancient Greek Corinthian helmet, of iron with T-shaped face opening, the lower edge with narrow outward turn, covered with red velvet (worn) and with applied gilt-metal mounts held by pins, comprising copper borders pierced with engrailed fleur-de-lys cresting, rosette-shaped side plaques, wide two-piece brass comb embossed and shaped as acanthus foliage, and lining of red silk (worn and damaged), 17th/18th Century