January 16, 2020 The Susquehanna Collection
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 1/16/2020
This miniature suit is accurate and is in the 16th century style. It is a nicely formed suit made by an armorer of forged iron rather than sheet metal. They were quite stylish in the 18th and early 19th centuries. It is probably German and dates to the late 18th or early 19th century. The close helmet is composed of three parts, is hand forged, and is fully functional with roped borders. The armor has scalloped articulated sections and consistent borders throughout. The well mounted miniature stands about 19" tall, excluding the 7-8" wooden base which is painted black. CONDITION: The suit retains a dark untouched dry surface, showing great age and patina. The right and gauntlet has three small sections, which are now absent. Otherwise, the suit is complete. Well made antique suits are extremely scarce. PROVENANCE: Joe Kindig Antiques.