25th Jun, 2008 10:00

Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria

 
Lot 240
 

240

*A GERMAN GORGET

*A GERMAN GORGET, FIRST HALF OF THE 17TH CENTURY formed of a single plate front and rear, connected by a single rivet at the left and secured by a stud and keyhole slot on the right (small chips), the front plate formed with a medial ridge and extending down to a point, the rear slightly curved, the neck with plain inward turn and the outer edges bevelled, bordered top and bottom with low domed brass lining rivets, the surface 'black-from the hammer', and retaining traces of an early lining band 14cm; 5 1/2in high See footnote to previous lot.

Sold for £900


 
*A GERMAN GORGET, FIRST HALF OF THE 17TH CENTURY formed of a single plate front and rear, connected by a single rivet at the left and secured by a stud and keyhole slot on the right (small chips), the front plate formed with a medial ridge and extending down to a point, the rear slightly curved, the neck with plain inward turn and the outer edges bevelled, bordered top and bottom with low domed brass lining rivets, the surface 'black-from the hammer', and retaining traces of an early lining band 14cm; 5 1/2in high See footnote to previous lot.