Identifying BREASTPLATE

[Cerjak]

Originally Posted by fernando

Maybe things are not so exponential (is this the term ?).
If we analize the differences with a metric criteria, we may find they are not so great in proportion terms.
Starting by double checking the weight of each example; mine weighs precisely 4,500 Kgs ... so a little more than originaly quoted. Is the weight of Jean-Luc's example a straight one or is it (also) passive of a double check ?
Then, and above all, we have the shape of each breast plate; mine has a much lower cut on the neckline and armpits. A lot of material less = a lot of weight less.
Concerning strenght and speaking of laminated construction, as tought by Allan; my example may not have multi disperse drops, but surely has a whole double layer.
Finaly the shot proof detail; not discussing the strength of the bullets used by different smiths , i would swear the dimple in the middle of my example is (also) the reflex of a shot.


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YES Fernando

Logical less metal less weight !

[fernando]

Allan, before any reasoning, let me tell you that i got the opportunity to hang off the breastlate to give it a thin bathing of olive oil, something i have been doing once or twice to all my pieces, to both preserve them and grow some patina.
Thsat's why the shine in these recent pictures.

[A Senefelder]

Allan, before any reasoning, let me tell you that i got the opportunity to hang off the breastlate to give it a thin bathing of olive oil, something i have been doing once or twice to all my pieces, to both preserve them and grow some patina.

Nando, that explains it perfectly. Based on that, and again this is only working from pictures, I would say that your's like Jeans, seems to be of late laminated construction, probably to thicken it to make it shot proof.

[Cerjak]

Some pictures from a smaller one weight 3500 gr
Any comment on it will be welcome...