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CIRCA 1600
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A FINE GERMAN BURGONET WITH EMBOSSED AND GILT ORNAMENT
CIRCA 1600
Of one piece, with prominent roped comb embossed with a pattern resembling a crest retaining some original gilt finish, each side of the skull with recessed gilt border and embossed gilt ribbons, short sharply pointed peak with gilt recessed border and turned roped edge, sharply pointed neck-piece extending from the base of the skull en suite with the peak, and deep hinged cheek-pieces each decorated with a gilt recessed band to match the skull and with turned roped edge (one hinged replaced, some pitting and discolouration throughout)
Approx. 10¼in. (26cm.) high
CIRCA 1600
Of one piece, with prominent roped comb embossed with a pattern resembling a crest retaining some original gilt finish, each side of the skull with recessed gilt border and embossed gilt ribbons, short sharply pointed peak with gilt recessed border and turned roped edge, sharply pointed neck-piece extending from the base of the skull en suite with the peak, and deep hinged cheek-pieces each decorated with a gilt recessed band to match the skull and with turned roped edge (one hinged replaced, some pitting and discolouration throughout)
Approx. 10¼in. (26cm.) high
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 20% on the buyer's premium.
Sale room notice
Please note that the ear-pieces have been replaced and that the gilding is not original.
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