Details

Object type

close helmet

Place Associated

Germany, Innsbruck, possibly (place of manufacture)

Date

circa 1520

Materials

steel, gold

Dimensions

overall: 250 mm x 216 mm x 305 mm 2376 g

Description

Close Helmet; browned with radiating bands of etched and gilt decoration in a granulated ground; skull with low roped comb pierced at top for crest; visor with pair of horizontal sight slits, and pointed snout pierced with breathing holes; lower bevor pivoting from same point as visor fastened with hook and eye; gorget and neck lames missing. German (possibly Innsbruck).

Credit Line/Donor

Gifted by Sir William and Lady Burrell to the City of Glasgow, 1944

Collection

Burrell Collection: Arms and Armour

ID Number

2.14

Location

Burrell Collection