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Pot helmet: HEN.M.24A-1933

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown (Possible)

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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 its low, medial comb, and furnished with a broad, slightly downturned, integral brim that is obtusely pointed front and rear. Each side of the comb is decorated with two weakly raised ribs. Each side of the crown is decorated at the top with four raised ribs of ogee form, midway down with four more ribs that rise to chevrons at their centres, and at the base with two more ribs accompanied by rows of decorative, round-headed rivets. The ribs are emphasised by incised lines. The pattern of ribs and rivets at the base of the crown are repeated around the edge of the brim, which has a plain inward turn. Two of the rivets at each side of the base of the skull are fitted with square, internal washers for the attachment of missing cheek-pieces. The outer row of rivets around the edge of the brim are fitted with square internal washers for the attachment of a missing lining. Many of the rivets are replaced. The arms of a probably modern brass plume-holder are retained by two of the rivets at the left of the nape. The plume-tube is missing. Part of the composite pikeman's armour HEN.M.24A-B-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: 40.0 cm
Height: 20.5 cm
Weight: 1.56 kg
Width: 28.0 cm

Place(s) associated

  • London

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

17th Century#
Production date: circa AD 1630

Note

English, possibly Greenwich

The helmet has suffered many small rust-perforations. A large hole in the right side of the crown is restored with a riveted internal patch. The edge of the brim is repaired with three riveted internal patches.

The helmet is heavily pitted and patinated overall.

Components of the work

Decoration
Parts

Materials used in production

Steel

Techniques used in production

Hammering : Formed in two halves with a hemispherical crown joined by a turn along its low, medial comb, and furnished with a broad, slightly downturned, integral brim that is obtusely pointed front and rear; hammered, shaped, riveted, decorated with raised ribs, rivets and incised lines
Forming

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Identification numbers

Accession number: HEN.M.24A-1933
Primary reference Number: 18105
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 6 February 2020 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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