Helm Crest
1600-1700 (made)
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Crest for a helm of carved wood in the form of an eagle's head with open beak and feathered neck, supported on a circular battlemented turret carved to resemble masonry.
Part of the beak broken
Part of the beak broken
Object details
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| Brief description | Helm crest, English, 1600-1700, wood, carved with eagle's head |
| Physical description | Crest for a helm of carved wood in the form of an eagle's head with open beak and feathered neck, supported on a circular battlemented turret carved to resemble masonry. Part of the beak broken |
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| Credit line | Given by Mrs C. E. Allan OBE, in memory of her husband, Mr C. E. Allan. |
| Object history | Given by Mrs C.S. Allen, 12 Hillside Road, St Alban's (RF 31/4310) |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | W.27-1931 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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