Lance Rest 1560-80
Likely Italian. Good example of a hinged and spring loaded lance rest from the second half of the 16th c. Similar ones can be found on armors made in Italy and Germany, but the form of this one indicates that it is most likely Italian. The base plate is secured to the breast plate by two bolts. The rest is secured to the base plate by a tenoned plate. The rest hinges up. The rest includes a spring loaded lever that holds the rest in the down and up position. Includes 2 bolts and a plate that acts like a nut inside the breastplate. Compare in form to the much higher quality lance rest on A0060 and A0055 in the Wallace Collection.
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