the first with hemispherical skull fitted at its apex with a threaded spike, a pair of plume-holder at the front with an associated nasal bar between, decorated over its surface with cavalrymen in traditional dress; the second of convex form with outward curved brim (one crack), fitted with four low iron domed bosses on the outer face corresponding with rings for enarmes on the inside, lacquered black (worn), the first: 35.5 cm high (2)
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Sold for £220
the first with hemispherical skull fitted at its apex with a threaded spike, a pair of plume-holder at the front with an associated nasal bar between, decorated over its surface with cavalrymen in traditional dress; the second of convex form with outward curved brim (one crack), fitted with four low iron domed bosses on the outer face corresponding with rings for enarmes on the inside, lacquered black (worn), the first: 35.5 cm high (2)
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Auction: Olympia Timed: Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria December 2024, ending 8th Dec, 2024