Production: Unknown (Probably)
Armour for a pikeman, decorated with embossed and engraved bands and chevrons. Comprising a pot, a collar, a breastplate, a backplate and a pair of tassets. The main edges of all parts of the armour have plain inward turns. The armour is decorated throughout with multiple bands and borders of 'terraced' form that project inwards at intervals as chevrons. The bands are emphasised by single and pairs of incised lines. The armour is decorated throughout with borders and lines of brass-capped rivets, most of which serve as lining-rivets.
History note: From Brancepeth Castle, Northumberland. Mr James Stewart Henderson of 'Abbotsford', Downs Road, St Helen's Park, Hastings, Sussex.
J.S. Henderson Bequest
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1933-03-16) by Henderson, James Stewart
17th Century, Early#
Production date:
AD 1630
England; probably Greenwich
The armour is heavily pitted and patinated overall. It may originally have been either bright or blued. Its backplate is painted black.
Rivet Caps
composed of
brass (alloy)
Decoration
Parts
Accession number: HEN.M.22A-E-1933
Primary reference Number: 18079
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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