Breastplate 1580-1600
Good simple peascod form with integral flare forming a fauld. Inward turned plain rolls at the neck, arm holes and center of the flare between the tassets. Single engraved line at the neck and arm holes parallel to the rolls. Buckles at the shoulder (replaced). Fauld flare carries three straps on each side for the attachment of the tassets. Black rough from the hammer finish (refreshed with paint). Leathers replaced. Marked internally '14' matching the back and tassets.
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