Antique Japanese & World Weapons AUG. 29th
Lot 428:
Rare 16th-17th C. English or Spanish Pikeman’s Suite of Armor. Well wrought of strong heavy steel with countless brass rivet caps formed in ornamental patterns, all steel retaining most of its original black paint finish and bearing an impressive large red enamel cross to its breast-plate. With later leg-armor and modern leather boots. A very impressive early armor of seldom encountered type and style of decoration, possibly used at parade wear or by personal guards to a Noble individual of Renaissance era. Please note, the Burgonet Helmet is not included in this lot and is offered separately in the Next Lot.
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