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AHorsa · 24th March 2021, 04:24 PM

I disagree

I think replacing the brass fittings (and of course the plum holder

) would give it back its original countenance. And in case that the amount of replacements disturbs, they can be removed without a trace. But that of course is subjective (and a lot of work).

If I oil it, is there any risk that the oil undermines the delaminated areas an increase delamination?

What do you think how to date the helmet? It was found in Bavaria - would this fit its origin?

Cheers
Andreas

Update: I just found the copy of a book page in Fernando´s thread #7 here: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...light=cabasset Looking at this I think mine corresponds No 9 which is dated 1st half 16th century. Can it really be so early?

24th March 2021, 04:24 PM	#5
AHorsa Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Rhineland Posts: 375	I disagree I think replacing the brass fittings (and of course the plum holder ) would give it back its original countenance. And in case that the amount of replacements disturbs, they can be removed without a trace. But that of course is subjective (and a lot of work). If I oil it, is there any risk that the oil undermines the delaminated areas an increase delamination? What do you think how to date the helmet? It was found in Bavaria - would this fit its origin? Cheers Andreas Update: I just found the copy of a book page in Fernando´s thread #7 here: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...light=cabasset Looking at this I think mine corresponds No 9 which is dated 1st half 16th century. Can it really be so early? Last edited by AHorsa; 24th March 2021 at 04:52 PM.