North European Zischagge, mid 17th century

£1475 (Product code ARM119) - To order this item call 01132 569 163 / 565 167

A north European Zischagge, mid 17th century, probably Dutch or Flemish. Hemisperical skull formed in two pieces, joined medially by rivets, decorated with a pattern of alternating ribs and incised lines. Broad integral peak struck at its right side with an indistinct mark, probably the crowned IR government ownership mark of the time of James II. Pieced to accomodate a sliding nasal bar. Fitted at its nape with a narrow one piece neck guard embossed to simulate four lames. Broad pendant cheek pieces replaced. Nasal bar a possible replacement.

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