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19th Century Reproduction Germanic Unicorn Style Chanfron (Shaffron) Facial Armor for a War Horse
Estimate: $2,000-$4,000
Sold
$50,000
Live Auction
Arms, Armor and Militaria
Location
Cincinnati
Description

19th Century Reproduction Germanic Unicorn Style Chanfron (Shaffron) Facial Armor for a War Horse

1.) 24.5" x 11.75" x 9.25". Polished steel Chanfron (Shaffron) featuring Maximillian style fluting and a riveted unicorn horn with fluted escutcheon to the brow. Item features riveted edges with some traces of leather remaining in mounts. Rivets are round and flat, and the item is missing the leather tie downs. Piece is constructed of six main pieces all joined with rivets. No visible maker or inventory marks.

2.) 10.5" x 5.5". Twisted and lightly engraved iron curb bit featuring light engraving and single floral embellishments to each shank and joined conical mouthpieces. The rein rings are connected by twisted iron band, and both shanks mount additional riveted rings. No maker marks visible.

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

Condition
1.) Good to Very Good. Item shows some signs of possible varnishing with traces of yellow tinting to the finish on the obverse side. Reverse is a deep brown blackened and patinated finish with all traces of leather showing wastage. Sprinkled pitting overall.2.) Good. Item shows patched oxidation overall with a deep brown patina to all components.