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The Estate of Peter H. Tillou | Day 1

Thu, Sep 29, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 61

Repousse Metal Helmet with Dragon Finial

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

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, 16th century style, large metal helmet with hammered figural and foliate decoration, satyrs, masks, and mythical beasts, comb with winged harpy surmounted by large winged dragon figure, approximately 19 x 16 x 10 in.; on metal stand, 16-1/2 x 7-3/4 x 5-1/4 in.

Provenance: The Estate of Peter H. Tillou, Litchfield, Connecticut

Condition

tarnish and areas of discoloration, minor dents and warping throughout, some surface dirt and accretion

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