Militaria, Clocks, & Science
Description:
Cabasset Helmet, probably Italy, 16th century, iron, typical form with applied plume socket on the front, ht. 8, wd. 10 1/8, dp. 11 1/4 in.
Provenance: Collection of George Snook, M.D., acquired in 1962.
Estimate $400-600
The interior has two rivetted plates in the top patching small holes in the crest, no liner.
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Keywords
George Snook, ItalyChristopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
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