Bidspirit auction | German Nuremberg Closed Helmet, Late

German Nuremberg Closed Helmet, Late 16th - Early 17th C. - German Nuremberg close helmet, late 16th to early 17th century, formed with a two-piece steel skull rising to a low roped comb. The visor is drawn forward to a pointed beak form, with elongated vision sights above an upper bevor pierced with circular and vertical breath openings. The visor and bevor are mounted on large foliate form domed pivot rivets, with spring-catch closures and lifting posts. The lower bevor and neck defense are composed of articulated plates, with domed rivet decoration, shallow guttering, and roped borders. The rear of the skull retains a roped plume holder and is struck with a partial Nuremberg mark. The piece is noted as homogeneous and original throughout, formerly the logo of an well reputed English Auction. Measurements 13 1/4” Materials: steel Ex. Anthony Cribb Auction, Ex- Laguna Beach Private Collection Condition: Very good antique condition overall. Surface shows age, darkened patina, oxidation, scattered pitting, abrasions, and handling wear throughout. Articulated elements, rivets, plume holder, visor, bevor, and neck plates present as shown.