30th Jun, 2021 10:30 GMT/BST

Militaria & Ethnographica

 
  Lot 74
 

74

A Mid-17th Century English Pikeman's Pot Helmet, circa 1640, possibly an Officer's, of thick...

A Mid-17th Century English Pikeman's Pot Helmet, circa 1640, possibly an Officer's, of thick two piece construction with raised medial ridge set with a plume holder at the back, the rim with raised stud decoration and with rolled edge, the circumference of the crown with riveted studs and washers with traces of original leather to hold the liner (missing), the interior with traces of the original protective black paint, with an old inventory label inscribed in ink ''Officer Of Pikeman's Pot Helmet, 17th century, English. From The Old Chantry House, Newark, Notts.'' Footnote:- Newark was the site of much fighting during the English Civil War from the summer of 1642, and was besieged by Parliamentary Forces from early 1643 onwards. King Charles eventually surrendered to the Scots at nearby Southwell in 1646.

Sold for £1,100
Estimated at £800 - £1,200


 

. Small areas of pitting all over with minor dents. Generally in good condition.

 


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Auction: Militaria & Ethnographica, 30th Jun, 2021

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