A FINE & DECORATIVE VICTORIAN PERIOD COPY OF AN ETCHED 16th CENTURY GERMAN HALF SUIT OF NUREMBURG "BLACK & WHITE" ARMOUR, ca. 1580/1900: Consists of a finely etched and engraved, Nuremburg "Black & White" Breastplate with articulated lames and its matching pair of leg-defenses (Tassets), decorated, en suite. In overall fine condition with smooth surfaces and light wear. Finely etched and engraved Peascod type breastplate with a pointed belly and engraved, floral vine scroll borders and a central depiction of Two (2) Dueling Mounted Knights. Fine quality etchings with a sharp attention to detail with light wear and surface scratches. The tassets with matching smooth steel surfaces, some light patches of discoloration and decorative scrolls engravings, along its borders. Fine interior with matching black-painted surfaces (75% finish), scattered abrasions and minor loss of finish. In overall fine condition with smooth metal surfaces and sharp etchings. A very decorative example of a fine quality Victorian Period Armourer's Copy of a 16th Century German (Nuremburg) Black & White Suit of Armour, ca. 1580/1900.

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