Arms & Armour, PreColumbian, Asian, Jewelry
By Scollard Auctions
Dec 10, 2024
Brea, California, United States
December auction featuring quality examples of edged weapons, antique firearms, armour parts as well as ancient pre-Columbian. Wide variety of jewelry. Fossils and minerals. Filipino and African lots. Chinese and Korean pottery. There's something for everyone

LOT 2:

Polish Hussars Lobster Tail Helmet, circa 1800s

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Sold for: $2,000
Start price:
$ 2,000
Estimated price :
$2,500 - $3,500
Buyer's Premium: 25% More details
sales tax: 7.75% On the full lot's price and commission
Auction took place on Dec 10, 2024 at Scollard Auctions
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Polish Hussars Lobster Tail Helmet, circa 1800s
Officer helmet featuring a very wide lobster tail rear set of lames covered in rivets. Cheek plates consisting of multiple lames, pierced and riveted together. Protruding brim with numerous rivets and a large nasal bar pierced at its point with an openwork symbol. Skull is a heavy single piece construction with numerous rivets and raised sections. Size 16" H x 17" L x 12" W at widest point (lobster tail)

Ex-Southern California Estate
Condition: Good condition with typical wear commensurate with age and use.

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