European Tasset?

sabertasche · 22nd August 2012, 05:43 AM

Hi guys, I picked this up over the weekend at the local flea market. The dealer indicated that it came in a container from the UK which held the contents of a an old pub that had been torn down. The tasset was screwed to the wall on display.

Please note the "keyhole" attachment points where I assume the tasset would attach to the cuirass? The underside has a 89 stenciled in black paint, this is the only marking I can find. I know almost nothing about armour but for some reason I don't think this is English, maybe French? It may also be just a Victorian reproduction

The leather is quite fragile, I lost two buckles when the seller jammed the whole thing into a plastic bag! I was lucky to find them the dirt. I'm guessing this is for the right thigh.

I'm hoping those more learned in armour can help me determine the approximate age and origin.

Regards,

Greg

22nd August 2012, 05:43 AM	#1
sabertasche Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 149	European Tasset? Hi guys, I picked this up over the weekend at the local flea market. The dealer indicated that it came in a container from the UK which held the contents of a an old pub that had been torn down. The tasset was screwed to the wall on display. Please note the "keyhole" attachment points where I assume the tasset would attach to the cuirass? The underside has a 89 stenciled in black paint, this is the only marking I can find. I know almost nothing about armour but for some reason I don't think this is English, maybe French? It may also be just a Victorian reproduction The leather is quite fragile, I lost two buckles when the seller jammed the whole thing into a plastic bag! I was lucky to find them the dirt. I'm guessing this is for the right thigh. I'm hoping those more learned in armour can help me determine the approximate age and origin. Regards, Greg Attached Images