Ⓦ A MAIL SHIRT, 18TH/19TH CENTURY, NORTH AFRICAN OR INDIAN

Ⓦ A MAIL SHIRT, 18TH/19TH CENTURY, NORTH AFRICAN OR INDIAN

formed of large iron rings of round-section wire with rivetted links, vented front and back, extending to the thighs and elbows, and retaining a portion of a padded fabric collar (small losses)

71.0 cm; 28 in high

Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020)

Part proceeds to benefit The Wallace Collection