Amazing Collection of Fine Arms and Armor
Lot 259:
Very Rare Medieval Norman Style Knight’s Helmet with Gold Paint Decorations. Also Known as ”Nasal Helmet”, Probably French, the Heritage of the Anglo Saxon or Viking Used Armor. ~~~ Conical, ogive-shaped iron helmet with turned bronze pinnacle, on the outside four flattened bands, the front of which is worked as a nosepiece with trefoil ends. On the base and the nosepiece there are a dense series of brass rosettes alternating with cusped nails. Cheek-pieces and part of the nape-guard are worked with iron scales in the shape of moulded clovers. On the skull there are conspicuous remains of gold painted decoration. ~~~ Normandy was an area in France where beginning in the 10th century it was settled by the Normans, descendants of Norse Vikings that plundered the area until finally making peace with the locals. Norman culture is pervasive throughout medieval history and influenced many aspects including weapons, armor, art, religion, and politics. The Norman invasion of England led many knights in the train of William the Conqueror to the British Ilse where they became the next generation of nobility – setting the stage for the British Empire to become the worldwide power it would be for centuries. ~~~ The Norman helmet (also known as the ”nasal helmet” or the ”casque Normand”) was commonly used from the 6th to the 12th century. It is one of the most recognizable helmets of the medieval period. The helmet’s aesthetic origins or influence stems from a mixture of Celtic, Norse and Anglo-Saxon heritage. ~~~ Total height : 10 1/2" with ear-guards or 12 1/2" with the Nasal Guard. ~~ DEAR BIDDERS, Please View More Detailed Close-Up Images by visiting our website – Sofedesignauctions.com ~ Thank you ! ~~~~~~. Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please contact us at [email protected]
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