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Pot helmet: HEN.M.23A-1933

Object information

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Maker(s)

Production: Unknown (Probably)

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Description

Pot helmet for use by a pikeman. Formed in two halves with a hemispherical crown joined by a turn along is a low, medial comb, and furnished with an integral, downturned brim that is obtusely pointed front and rear. The base of the crown and the edge of the brim are each encircled by modern round-headed lining-rivets. The brim, which has a plain, inward-turned edge, is pierced at one end with a large, modern wiring-hole, and shows some cracks in its edge. Part of the composite pikeman's armour HEN.M.23A-D-1933.

Notes

History note: Mr James Stewart Henderson of 'Abbotsford', Downs Road, St Helen's Park, Hastings, Sussex.

Legal notes

J.S. Henderson Bequest

Measurements and weight

Depth: 35.0 cm
Height: 23.7 cm
Weight: 1.21 kg
Width: 24.2 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1933-03-16) by Henderson, James Stewart

Dating

17th Century#
Production date: circa AD 1640

Note

The pot is painted black. The paint is scuffed at some points, revealing a bright surface beneath.

Components of the work

Parts

Materials used in production

Steel

Techniques used in production

Hammering : Formed in two halves with a hemispherical crown joined by a turn along is a low, medial comb, and furnished with an integral, downturned brim that is obtusely pointed front and rear; hammered, shaped, riveted
Forming

Identification numbers

Accession number: HEN.M.23A-1933
Primary reference Number: 18096
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 8 January 2016 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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