1728) A RARE ETCHED, PIERCED, AND EMBOSSED GERMAN HELMET WITH ROPING CIRCA 1590:

Introduction: This ultra-rare typology of German helmet is called a “close burgonet.” It can be easily described as a close helmet with a falling buff that collapses instead of the usual visor and upper bevor. The close burgonet is a highly collectible variant of the close helmet, having the same appeal and elegance.  The close burgonet was in vogue as early as 1520 are seldom found in the collector’s marketplace.

Discussion: A closed burgonet is as elegant and chivalrous as a closed helmet. Ironically, despite having the same visual importance and character, closed burgonets sell for less than traditional closed helmets. These helmets are not only rare but also a bargain. The few that make it to the collectors market are usually infantry-grade and not officer-grade, such as the example under discussion.

Description: Constructed with a rounded skull with roping atop its medial comb. Black throughout but with decorated bands. A falling bevor/buff permits the knight to have fresh air by slightly lowering ( collapsing) the overlapping lames it was constructed with; this example has two. The movable pierced visor and bevor are attached to the side center of the skull by dual pivots, a swivel hook to secure the bevor, and decorated throughout with etched bands depicting bands with trophies, foliage, and animal figures, edges with fluting en-suite.

Publication: The Collectors Course On Medieval Arms and Armor, A Garcia, 2022, page 165.

Conclusion: It costs a lot less money than you think.  Items like this seldom come to the collector’s market. This rarity should be in your collection if you are a collector of exceptional taste. This is a well-built and very elegantly decorated helmet in excellent condition. It’s an item for the discriminating collector who only wants the rare and the best! I think so highly of it that it appears in my book. Priced to sell quickly. ACT-NOW, you will be very pleased you did.!!!*

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