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Rare and Highly Decorated Heavy Bronze Roman Gladiator Helmet.. ...
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Description
Rare and Highly Decorated Heavy Bronze Roman Gladiator Helmet.Made in Italy; cast in solid bronze between 1750 and 1839 for the Grand Tour. Raised well-formed decorations depicting Roman figures throughout. Measuring 17 1/2-inches at its widest point, 13-inches in height. Weight: 22-pounds, 4-ounces.
It is worth mentioning, original helmets were highly decorated and never intended for combat. All gladiators would walk around the inner walls of the coliseum in a parade wearing these over the top decorated helmets without a mask so that their fans could see their face.
Please note: modern copies of these helmets can sell for or reach the price tag of $15,000. Original gladiator helmets rarely ever had a facemask; they were added later throughout the years as a selling point still practiced today.
Condition: Fine as presented; with minor handling and storage wear.
Auction Info
2023 June 19 Arms & Armor, Civil War & Militaria Signature® Auction #6271 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
June, 2023
19th
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