Inkipedia
Knight’s Helmet
| Categories | Figural - Inanimate |
| Type | Knight |
| Material | White metal |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | France |
| Date or Era | circa 1900 |
| Measuring | 2 ¼” diameter; 3 ⅝” high |
This cast white metal has an elaborate Baroque design featuring a knight’s helmet with a visor, the upper part of a suit of armor (cuirass), and a shield with a decorative emblem. Atop the helmet is an animal with a long tail (perhaps a monkey or a rodent). The feet at the base of the drum are designed to resemble dolphin heads.
Sold for $69 in November 2024
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