Lot no. 560
LATE MEDIEVAL SALLET HELMET.
Ca. AD 1450 - 1500
A medieval steel sallet helmet, a style popular in Western and Central Europe during the mid-to-late fifteenth century. Helmets of this type were often paired with a bevor (throat defence) and a visor. The shell on this example is pierced to rivet on a visor and an internal liner. Restored.
Size: 350mm x 200mm; Weight: 1.6kg.
Provenance: Private London collection; acquired in Germany; formerly with H. Ulreich collection, Munich, 1960s-1970s.
This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
For similar see: MET Museum Object Number: 04.3.226
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