Untouched Cabasset

AHorsa · 23rd March 2021, 09:56 PM

Hello,

today I got this Cabasset in a bit unusual shape. Its height is 21cm, weight is 1120g.
It seems that it still has its original blackening (as far as I can judge) and to be "untouched". Sadly most of the brass buttons are missing as well as the biggest part of the feather holder.

What do you think how to date it? ~1600 or earlier / later?

Shall I give it some treatment with a bit of oil or leave it as it is? Also conerning the regions of delamination.

Kind regards
Andreas

23rd March 2021, 09:56 PM	#1
AHorsa Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Rhineland Posts: 367	Untouched Cabasset Hello, today I got this Cabasset in a bit unusual shape. Its height is 21cm, weight is 1120g. It seems that it still has its original blackening (as far as I can judge) and to be "untouched". Sadly most of the brass buttons are missing as well as the biggest part of the feather holder. What do you think how to date it? ~1600 or earlier / later? Shall I give it some treatment with a bit of oil or leave it as it is? Also conerning the regions of delamination. Kind regards Andreas Attached Images