Richmond, Virginia Premier Auction
Sat, Nov 9, 2019 09:00AM EST
Lot 51
Forged Armor Breastplate
Estimate: $600 - $900
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Continental, 17th century, hammered iron, peascod form, flared at waist, buckles at top of shoulders, later modification for wall hanging, 18 x 13-1/2 in.Provenance: The I. Noel Hume Collection of Artifacts and Antiquities
metal losses at both buckles, some corrosion and oxidation, metal pierced further at rivet holes
