AN ELECTROTYPE COPY OF THE RIBCHESTER HELMET: A ROMAN SPORTS AND CAVALRY HELMET
WITH THREE ENGRAVINGS BY JAMES BASIRE THE YOUNGER (1769-1822)
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Price Realised GBP 3,276
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GBP 2,000 - GBP 3,000
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AN ELECTROTYPE COPY OF THE RIBCHESTER HELMET: A ROMAN SPORTS AND CAVALRY HELMET
WITH THREE ENGRAVINGS BY JAMES BASIRE THE YOUNGER (1769-1822)
It is understood that this is one of four electrotype copies produced in 1983 using moulds taken from the original helmet which is preserved in the British Museum. Of the four copies, three were destined for public display in museums in Lancashire, the Ribchester Museum and Carnuntum in Germany, the present Lot being the only example in private circulation.
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WITH THREE ENGRAVINGS BY JAMES BASIRE THE YOUNGER (1769-1822)AN ELECTROTYPE COPY OF THE RIBCHESTER HELMET: A ROMAN SPORTS AND CAVALRY HELMETEstimate: GBP 2,000 - 3,000
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The helmet: Modern reproduction of the Ribchester helmet. Overall with a mottled surface and some wear. Mounted on a black plastic base, with an engraved label. The prints: In addition to the catalogue description: Apparently in good condition, not examined out of the frame.
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WITH THREE ENGRAVINGS BY JAMES BASIRE THE YOUNGER (1769-1822)AN ELECTROTYPE COPY OF THE RIBCHESTER HELMET: A ROMAN SPORTS AND CAVALRY HELMETEstimate: GBP 2,000 - 3,000
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