$940
17th Century-style Etched Steel Shield with Spiked Tip, likely Germany, the paneled spike set on three leaves, the shield engraved with eight panels depicting cartouches of cavaliers and huntsmen over griffins and leafy scrolls, border of strapwork and military trophies, with twisted ornamental border, dia. 24 3/4 in. Provenance: Higgins Armory Museum, Worcester, Massachusetts.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2003-07-19