Medieval Knight's Helmet?

Ranger Rick · 5th February 2021, 10:48 PM

Just picked this one up at estate sale. It appears to be all handmade, including the hinges. The rivets are steel and some copper. (all rivets are all hand hammered) Helmet is very sturdy and is about 6lbs. Any thoughts on origin, or age. This is so cool!!

fernando · 6th February 2021, 02:41 PM

Welcome to the forum, Rick

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I would be not sure that this is a genuine piece without hearing from knowledged members.
Hope they show up soon

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ulfberth · 6th February 2021, 03:33 PM

Hello Rick welcome and thanks for posting your find.
The helmet you have is a Victorian copy of a close helmet.
Looking at the style , this is a typical model that shows up more often and it probably belonged to a full armour made to decorate the mansions and castles in the 19th C.
kind regards
Ulfberth

5th February 2021, 10:48 PM	#1
Ranger Rick Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Posts: 1	Medieval Knight's Helmet? Just picked this one up at estate sale. It appears to be all handmade, including the hinges. The rivets are steel and some copper. (all rivets are all hand hammered) Helmet is very sturdy and is about 6lbs. Any thoughts on origin, or age. This is so cool!! Attached Images

6th February 2021, 02:41 PM	#2
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Welcome to the forum, Rick . I would be not sure that this is a genuine piece without hearing from knowledged members. Hope they show up soon .

6th February 2021, 03:33 PM	#3
ulfberth Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 400	Hello Rick welcome and thanks for posting your find. The helmet you have is a Victorian copy of a close helmet. Looking at the style , this is a typical model that shows up more often and it probably belonged to a full armour made to decorate the mansions and castles in the 19th C. kind regards Ulfberth