A LOBSTER-TAILED POT HELMET OF SHOT-PROOF WEIGHT
A LOBSTER-TAILED POT HELMET OF SHOT-PROOF WEIGHT

MID-17TH CENTURY

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A LOBSTER-TAILED POT HELMET OF SHOT-PROOF WEIGHT
MID-17TH CENTURY
Of heavy two-piece construction, associated peaked fall with three-bar face-guard (some rivets replaced)
Approx. 13 ½ in. (34.3 cm.) high inc. face-guard
Provenance
Almost certainly purchased by William James from Frederick Bower in 1891-2, with West Dean House.

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