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Lot #3249
Lot #3251

Lot 3250: Etched Harness of Armor Mid-16th Century German Style with Sword

Elaborately Etched Harness of Armor Mid-16th Century German Style with Sword

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 16, 2021

Lot 3250: Etched Harness of Armor Mid-16th Century German Style with Sword

Elaborately Etched Harness of Armor Mid-16th Century German Style with Sword

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 16, 2021

Estimated Price: $6,000 - $12,000
Price Realized:
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Elaborately Etched Harness of Armor Mid-16th Century German Style with Sword

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Type: Other
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Catalog Page: 144
Class: Other
Description:

There is a considerable amount of elaborate floral etched designs along with a depiction of St. George slaying a dragon on the breast plate. The etched surfaces are covered in a black coating to highlight the raised designs. The skull is composed of 3-pieces and has rolled edges that are welded together. The top of the comb has an applied brass strip that is roped. The visor and ventail are 1-piece composed of 4-pieces welded together with a number of different sized holes in the front for ventilation. The bevor is 2-pieces welded together. There are rondels that cover the armpits. The fully articulated finger gauntlets have decorative brass rivets along the edges. Stands 72 inches tall x 28 inches wide x 19 inches deep. The Zweihander style processional sword measures 50 3/4 inches overall, with a 39 1/4 inch triple fuller blade with light engraving, 13 1/4 inch cross guard with side rings, leaf-decorated guard and pommel and a leather covered ribbed grip. With a wooden base that measures 12 inches tall x 17 inches wide x 17 inches deep, with a plaque marked Count Vonlenz. Formerly in The William Ashby Collection.

Rating Definition:

Very good, the helmet visor has a crack at the weld on top. The armor remains bright with only minor pitting overall. The leather has started to stiffen and crack. The sword is fair as cleaned. An excellent contemporary display piece!



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