Etched and chased iron, leather, wooden frame
Italy, late 19th century
Plate armor in the 16th century style
Complete with helmet consisting of skull and visor, gorget, pauldrons, breastplate, back plate, vambraces, gauntlets, cuishes, knee cops, greaves and iron sollerets; with matching shield
Front side adorned with a finely etched floral decor
Central part of the armor or cuirass with the crowned coat of arms of the Counts Visconti of Milan, depicting a snake devouring a child, the same crest on the shield
Single parts partly connected with leather straps, partly riveted
Armor fitted with wooden frame on a simple black wooden base
Total height: circa 90 cm
Good condition
Magnificent and rare etched model armor of a significant provenance

This rare model of a 19th century suit of armor most likely originates from the home of the Italian noble family Visconti. The armor appears to be completely intact and is composed of the following parts: helmet consisting of skull and visor, gorget, pauldrons, breastplate, back plate, vambraces, gauntlets, cuishes, knee cops, greaves and iron sollerets. The front of the arms shows a finely etched floral decoration. The center boasts the coat of arms of the Counts Visconti from Milan depicting a snake devouring a child. The same coat of arms is depicted on the matching shield.

The knight's armor is in good condition considering its age. Some more phalanges to the iron gloves may be missing, since there are remnants of leather straps. The leather straps are somewhat brittle or lost. The armor show slight traces of oxidation. The base shows some paint losses. The total height of the armor, including the base, is circa 90 cm.

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