A RARE NORTH ITALIAN BARBUTE
LATE 15TH EARLY 16TH CENTURY
Of one piece, with low flattened comb pierced for a crest at the crown, pierced with groups and rows of holes for lining-points, those at the brow possibly for a crest, the main edges turned, and with two indistinct maker's marks to the rear
10 in. (25.4 cm.) high
A RARE NORTH ITALIAN BARBUTE
LATE 15TH EARLY 16TH CENTURY
Of one piece, with low flattened comb pierced for a crest at the crown, pierced with groups and rows of holes for lining-points, those at the brow possibly for a crest, the main edges turned, and with two indistinct maker's marks to the rear
10 in. (25.4 cm.) high
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