Helmet, Breastplate, and Backplate, ca. 1575, Antwerp, Antwerpen, Flemish, possibly Antwerp, Steel, leather, textile (velvet, wool), H. as mounted 30 1/4 in. (36.8 cm); Wt. 12 lb. 3 oz. (5529 g); helmet (a): H. 15 1/2 in. (39.37 cm); Wt. 3 lb. 12 oz. (1695 g); breastplate (b): H. 18 1/2 in. (47.0 cm); W. 12 in. (30.5 cm); Wt. 4 lb. 9 oz. (2073 g); backplate (c): H. 15 in. (38.1 cm); W. 12 in. (30.5 cm); Wt. 3 lb. 14 oz. (1765 g), Armor for Man, Although inspired by French examples, the ornament of this armor is distinctly Flemish. This is the only recorded work by Lochorst, possibly a goldsmith rather than an armorer, whose signature is found on the backplate
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Helmet, Breastplate, Backplate, ca, 1575, Antwerp, Antwerpen, Flemish, Steel, leather, textile, velvet, wool, H, mounted 30 1/4, 36.8 cm, Wt, 12 lb, 3 oz, 5529 g, helmet, 15 1/2, 39.37, 1695, breastplate, b, 18, 47.0, W, 12, 30.5, 4, 9, 2073, backplate, 15, 38.1, 14, 1765, Armor, Man, inspired, French examples, ornament, armor, distinctly Flemish, recorded work, Lochorst, goldsmith, armorer, signature
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