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Burgonet (Parade Helmet)
Artist: Filippo Negroli and brothers of Milan
Location: Fitzwilliam Museum
Date: circa 1540 - 1545
Materials: embossed steel with gilt details
Dimensions: 31.4 x 20.2 x 29.3cm
Grant:
Amount Paid: £1,250 (Total: £1,750)
Vendor: John Hunt
Review number: 1095 (1938)
Provenance:
J G Mann (keeper of the Wallace Collection)
Description:
The visor of this helmet is modelled in the form of a lion's mask; the skull is embossed with allegorical figures of Fame (right) and Victory (left) and trophies in the style of the High Renaissance. There is a Greek motto inlaid in gold on the comb. The chinpiece is missing. The helmet is likely to have had a distinguished original owner, as Negroli worked for both the Emperor Charves V and his son.
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