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Close helmet: AAL.2-2008

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Close-helmet constructed from the skull of a close-helmet or burgonet, with attached visor and neck-lames. The two-part visor is made up from a 17th century Pikeman’s tasset (thigh-defence). A complete 17th century Pikeman’s gorget (throat-defence) is attached at the bottom to form the neck-lames.

Legal notes

Lent to the museum by St Mary’s Parochial Church Council

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Loan (2008) by St Mary’s Parochial Church Council

Dating

17th Century, Early#
1600 - 1650

Identification numbers

Accession number: AAL.2-2008
Primary reference Number: 208667
Entry form: 987
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Audit data

Created: Tuesday 3 May 2016 Updated: Wednesday 25 September 2019 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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