cabasset helmet , what do people think???

fernando · 1st August 2019, 11:04 AM

I think corrado was referring to the 'irregular' rim folding but this, only for itself, would not be an issue ... i guess

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The weight you give is a regular one for these things.
If this were a genuine 'pear stalk' cabasset, would date from around 1600's, and could come from Spain, Italy or Britain.
A genuine example was discussed HERE.

David R · 1st August 2019, 10:12 PM

I think that given the size and weight that its a real one. Plain, simple and not at all fancy, just the sort that comes out of the barrel and onto the soldier.

Philip · 2nd August 2019, 05:58 AM

The workmanship, and the appearance of the metal surface on the underside, look right to me as well. Outside appears to have been rather strenuously cleaned sometime in the past, but that applies to a lot of old armor. (at least it hasn't been "enhanced" with decoration applied by someone in the trade, long after the fact)

phil.reid · 5th August 2019, 01:46 AM

Thanks Gents ,
Feel alot more comfortable with this piece now
cheers
Phil

fernando · 5th August 2019, 10:27 AM

Your'e welcome Phil... and come again

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1st August 2019, 11:04 AM	#1
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	I think corrado was referring to the 'irregular' rim folding but this, only for itself, would not be an issue ... i guess . The weight you give is a regular one for these things. If this were a genuine 'pear stalk' cabasset, would date from around 1600's, and could come from Spain, Italy or Britain. A genuine example was discussed HERE.

1st August 2019, 10:12 PM	#2
David R Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,120	I think that given the size and weight that its a real one. Plain, simple and not at all fancy, just the sort that comes out of the barrel and onto the soldier.

2nd August 2019, 05:58 AM	#3
Philip Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: California Posts: 1,036	The workmanship, and the appearance of the metal surface on the underside, look right to me as well. Outside appears to have been rather strenuously cleaned sometime in the past, but that applies to a lot of old armor. (at least it hasn't been "enhanced" with decoration applied by someone in the trade, long after the fact)

5th August 2019, 01:46 AM	#4
phil.reid Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Posts: 61	Thanks Gents , Feel alot more comfortable with this piece now cheers Phil

5th August 2019, 10:27 AM	#5
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Your'e welcome Phil... and come again .