A burgonet of Henry II of France(1519 - 1559),end of the 19th century Copper electroplating with finely worked surface and fire gilding. Grotesque mask on the front in the shape of a horned man's head,with acanthus vines and flowers growing out of his mouth,elegantly emphasised by the dark background. The comb is in the shape of a hair braid. Height cm. The original is to be found in the Musée du Louvre,Paris()and was made by Giovan Paolo Megroli in Milan,circa 1545. The matching armour is in private hands(Hever Castle Auction,London,5 May,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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