Lobster Tail helmet; opinions please

[Zauberflöte]

Originally Posted by A Senefelder

.... I'd like to see some more detailed pics of the inside of the tail plates and the bowl when you receive this, I think i'm seeing hammer marking from forging ( rather than being mechanically worked as a fair amount of Victorian repros were ) but can't be 100% sure from the available pics.

Herewith some extra pics; I think I'm seeing the hammer markings you refere to. Also something at top of the visor that appears to be some kind of marking, but not sure?

[A Senefelder]

That's what I thought I saw. The hammer marking from working the tail plates lengthwise is visible as well as those inside the bowl from planishing. The somewhat raggedy edges of the inside rolled plate edges is also pretty common on munitions armour of this period. The stamp on the brim is in all likelihood an armoury or city control mark. Construtionally this shows the hammer marking for how these would have been made in period, my feeling is that this is a good 17th c. zischagge.

[Zauberflöte]

Originally Posted by A Senefelder

That's what I thought I saw. ..... my feeling is that this is a good 17th c. zischagge.

Thank you Sir, again is your solid opinion much appreciated!