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AUCTION 45: ANTIQUE ARMS AND ARMOR
Lot 105:
Primarily of brass, chased overall with symmetrical arabesque decoration. Set with a central copper spike surrounded by three copper bosses, all of which are similarly decorated to the rest of the shield. The verso has two metal bands that act as the handle, underneath which is a small dark purple fabric-wrapped cushion meant to protect the user’s hands.
D: 14 3/8 in., (36.51 cm.)
Condition: Some minor denting throughout as well as some small bends at edges. Still remarkably shiny throughout despite some minor oxidization on the surface.
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