Brea, California, United States
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Variety auction featuring pieces priced to move. Wide variety of Asian pieces including Chinese porcelain, stone and metal. Nice old Persian examples. Jewelry just in time for the holidays. Gems, minerals and meteorites. Arms and armour including a large group of ex-Higgins Museum armour parts. This auction's got something for everyone.
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LOT 65:
Three Elements of Armour, Ex-Higgins Museum
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Start price:
$
300
Estimated price :
$400 - $600
Buyer's Premium: 25%
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sales tax: 7.75%
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Three Elements of Armour, Ex-Higgins Museum
Nice group of three elements of armour for the oscillating components of the upper cannons. Left most a single sheet of steel embossed with a roped section for the insertion of a lower lame to allow the movement of an arm while wearing armour, 16th-17th century. Center a large oscillating component of the arm defenses again with a simple embossed section and riveted together from a single lame, 16th - 17th century. Right most a single element of armour for the upper cannons with a roped embossed decoration riveted together from a single lame, Higgins Armory Museum Inv# (929.36). The right most with a nice fleur de Lis protruding locking component to secure pauldrons. Size 5 3/8" W largest piece
Ex-Southern California Collection, Ex-London Sale, Ex-John Woodman Higgins Armory Museum
Condition: Remnants of leather and wear throughout commensurate with age and use.
