Continental Burgonet Helmet

Description:

Continental Burgonet Helmet, c. 16th/17th century, iron helmet shell with hinged ear flaps and a visor, with intact coarse linen liner hand-sewn to the leather riveted liner band, ht. 12 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,500

Iron has some light rust and patina, liner stitching has come loose in places but in overall good condition.


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