Ⓐ A RARE OTTOMAN MAIL AND LAMELLAR ARM DEFENCE, LATE 15TH/EARLY 16TH CENTURY

Ⓐ A RARE OTTOMAN MAIL AND LAMELLAR ARM DEFENCE, LATE 15TH/EARLY 16TH CENTURY

formed of slightly curved rectangular panels arranged in three tapering vertical groups, the lowest lame embossed with a pear-shaped moulding, each with pierced border, previously encrusted with silver, all joined by mail of alternating solid and riveted rings, the latter of circular-section wire (losses, areas of pitting), one plate struck with the mark of the Ottoman Court Arsenal at Hagia Eirene

49.5 cm; 19 ½ in

Property from the Anthony Dove Collection (1938-2021)

Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey