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Originally Posted by Jim McDougall
Jasper, I look forward to your notes as well, and would suggest that we mention the name of the auctioneer here privately only. I look forward to your assistance as well in noting what to look for in authentic examples of these helmets.
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the workmanship is quite poor for an original Maximilian armet, especially the ventail-visor, these helmets were manufactured by top master blacksmiths.
furthermore the damage and dents seem to be artificially applied.
it is IMHO a helmet from the second half of the 19th century or early 20th century.
see attachment for comparison of a suit from the second half of the 19thC. ( style of 1520-1530)