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LOT 0271
South German Burgonet Helm
CIRCA 1560-1570 A.D.
9 1/2 in. (1.54 kg, 24 cm high).
The one-piece skull rising to a prominent baluster-shaped finial, facetted upper half, the lower writhen projecting forward to flat obtusely pointed integral peak and backwards to a similar but shorter integral neck-guard, hinged cheek-pieces embossed with a star with four points, an auditory hole between each arm; fitted internally with a quilted canvas lining; with possible punched 'eagle' maker mark to visor projection.
Provenancewith Thomas Del Mar Ltd, 6th December 2017, lot 199.
The Kusmirek Collection, UK.
Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
Accompanied by a copy of the relevant Thomas Del Mar Ltd catalogue pages and purchase invoice.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11770-203982.
See Gessler E.A., Führer durch die Waffensammlung, ein Abriss der Schweizerischen Waffenkunde, Zurich, 1928, pls. 23 and 24.
FootnotesMost original burgonets feature some form of decoration. Rolled and roped edges and pierced cheek-pieces are common, and the finest burgonets were engraved, inlaid and/or selectively coloured and polished. Some were covered in fine cloth in the tradition of sallets. The name seems to be a corrupted form of bourguignotte, the contemporary French term for this helmet type.
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LOT 0271
South German Burgonet Helm
Estimate £2,000 - 3,000€2,320 - 3,480 (for guidance only)$2,700 - 4,050 (for guidance only)
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Luristan Bronze Arrowhead Group
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £187
Mainly comprising tanged examples of barbed, conical and leaf-shaped types with midribs. 162 grams total, 39-88 mm
Acquired 1990s. From the collection of a late Japanese weaponry collector. -
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WWII 'RAF' Bomber (Mosquito) Helmet, Map and Whistle Group
1941 A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £1,170
Comprising: a type C leather open face helmet wired for type B communication, oxygen mask with hose and alloy-framed flying goggles with padded leather and rubber band, the frames stamped 'Stadium Made in England Patent Reg Design'; the helmet with webbing chin strap, buckles and stud fasteners, chamois leather lining bearing ink stamp and handwritten 'Adams Progressive' 'No.75-78', plug holder with paper label, tubular oxygen mask inlet marked 'MLD 18' 'MC253D', microphone plug and hose with brass connector stamped 'D/156'; together with an RAF flight map and an RAF 'ditching' whistle of classic snail type with Air Ministry's crown markings and reference numbers '23/230' and '293/14/L1795'; the helmet mounted on a wooden 'mannequin' head. 6.1 kg, 31 cm
Acquired from J C Militaria and Historic Flying Clothing Company. The Kusmirek Collection, UK. Accompanied by copies of listings for each item.
This type of helmet and system was introduced in 1941 A.D. -
Viking Age Iron Bearded Axehead
10th-13th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
Finno-Ugrian iron forged with triangular-section narrow blade widening to a broad bevelled edge with square chin and spur to the rear, socket with flanges to the rear. 821 grams, 17 cm
Acquired 1971-1972. From the collection of the vendor's father. Property of a London, UK, collector.
During the mid 13th century, the axes were favourite weapons among Baltic people. For instance the Curonian army included lightly armed soldiers who fought with spears, shields, fighting knives and axes. A heavily armed soldier could also carry a sword, a helmet, a shield and a wide bladed axe.
