2044 - Stuart Period Iron Plate Armour Scarsella. Circa 17th century A.D. Curved in profile with recurved ends to the broad upper edge; carination around three edges, attachment rivets; extensive leather lining strips to reverse; later suspension wire for display. Cf. Tincey, J., Soldiers of the English Civil War (2): Cavalry, London, 1990, plate A, no.8. 270 grams, 21.5 cm (8 1/2 in.).

Stuart Period Iron Plate Armour Scarsella. Circa 17th century A.D. Curved in profile with recurved ends to the broad upper edge; carination around three edges, attachment rivets; extensive leather lining strips to reverse; later suspension wire for display. Cf. Tincey, J., Soldiers of the English Civil War (2): Cavalry, London, 1990, plate A, no.8. 270 grams, 21.5 cm (8 1/2 in.). Acquired on the UK art market. From a gentleman's collection from East Sussex, UK. Lower part of a tasset with the outer edges deformed due to repair work. Tassets are pieces of plate armour designed to protect the upper thighs. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.