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An Impressive Early 20th Century Miniature Suit of Armour
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An Impressive Early 20th Century Miniature Suit of Armour

1900 - 1920
Description

An impressive early 20th miniature suit of armour in the 16th Century style, possibly German, the helmet is adjustable and has gold coloured patraes either side, the suit of armour has detailed engraving throughout and includes gold coloured coat of arms on both sides of the bottom section of the armour, supported on a moulded edge wooden plinth base, all in great condition and standing 34” high (87cms) Circa 1920.

10 1/2” x 10 1/4” x 34” high

27cms x 26cms x 87cms high

Date of Manufacture

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Miniature Suit of Armour to the 1920s.

Independent Date Guide ID 08098301
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques Date1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 85-130 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1920s:
Acid-etched foliate decoration across the steel plates: early twentieth-century decorative work.
Natural age spotting and light oxidisation on the steel: decades of indoor show.
Aged leather mounting straps and miniature buckles: period fittings.
Moulded wooden plinth with dark stained finish: standard early twentieth-century mounting.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
27cm (10.63")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1014043
Dealers Internal Reference
3449
Dealers Notes

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Martlesham Antiques is a family run business and has been trading since 1984. Located in Suffolk just outside Woodbridge, Martlesham Antiques is run from a spacious thatched cottage housing nine large showrooms with a vast adjacent car park.

Specialising in 18th and 19th Century furniture, together with creating custom hand-made furniture which is supplied to various interior designers, trade and the retail market. Every piece on the showroom floor is in excellent condition and ready to go straight into the buyers home or premises.

All of Martlesham Antiques furniture is hand polished by their own French polishers and restorers to a very high standard. We are also a member of LAPADA, the association of art and antiques.

Description
An impressive early 20th miniature suit of armour in the 16th Century style, possibly German, the helmet is adjustable and has gold coloured patraes either side, the suit of armour has detailed engraving throughout and includes gold coloured coat of arms on both sides of the bottom section of the armour, supported on a moulded edge wooden plinth base, all in great condition and standing 34” high (87cms) Circa 1920.

10 1/2” x 10 1/4” x 34” high

27cms x 26cms x 87cms high

Date of Manufacture

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Miniature Suit of Armour to the 1920s.

Independent Date Report ID 08098301
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques dating1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 85-130 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1920s:
Acid-etched foliate decoration across the steel plates: early twentieth-century decorative work.
Natural age spotting and light oxidisation on the steel: decades of indoor show.
Aged leather mounting straps and miniature buckles: period fittings.
Moulded wooden plinth with dark stained finish: standard early twentieth-century mounting.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
27cm (10.63")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1014043
Dealers Internal Ref
3449
Martlesham Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2008
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Trade Associations

Martlesham Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A detailed miniature suit of polished steel plate armour with fine surface etchings, brass eagle emblems, and red fabric lining, standing on a dark wood base.
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Archive I A detailed miniature suit of polished steel plate armour with fine surface etchings, brass eagle emblems, and red fabric lining, standing on a dark wood base.

An Impressive Early 20th Century Miniature Suit of Armour

Archive II A detailed miniature suit of polished steel plate armour with fine surface etchings, brass eagle emblems, and red fabric lining, standing on a dark wood base. View II
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Martlesham Antiques
Telephone 01394 386732
Location
The Thatched Roadhouse
Main Rd
Martlesham
Suffolk
IP12 4RJ
United Kingdom
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A detailed miniature suit of polished steel plate armour with fine surface etchings, brass eagle emblems, and red fabric lining, standing on a dark wood base.
An impressive early 20th Century miniature suit of armour
Ref: SA1014043
A detailed miniature suit of polished steel plate armour with fine surface etchings, brass eagle emblems, and red fabric lining, standing on a dark wood base.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecorative Sculptures
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleGothic Revival
  • MaterialSteel, Iron, Brass, Fabric, Wood
  • ColourPolished Silver
  • MotifsVisored helmet, Etched breastplate, Articulated joints, Brass eagle emblems
  • SizeH 87 cm (34 in) x W 27 cm (11 in) x D 26 cm (10 in)

This early 20th century miniature suit of armour displays a 16th century Gothic Revival style executed in polished silver steel and iron with brass eagle emblems and a red fabric lining, supported on a dark wood base. The construction comprises an adjustable visored helmet, an etched breastplate, articulated joints, and decorative trim throughout. It stands 87 cm high, 27 cm wide, and 26 cm deep. Such a piece suits placement on a bookshelf in a gentleman's library or study as a decorative sculpture. The polished metal finish interacts with ambient light, while the red textile elements and brass appliques introduce contrasting tones and textures to the metallic structure.

FAQs

Miniature suits of armour were historically created as apprentice demonstration pieces to display metalsmithing skill, sales catalogue models for armourers, or decorative Grand Tour souvenirs during the 19th and early 20th centuries.

These models are traditionally crafted from polished sheet steel or iron, secured with functional brass rivets, and trimmed with fabric, leather straps, and mounted onto wooden bases.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-cut and articulated plate metal, hand-etched or engraved decorative embellishments, realistic joint movement, and natural age-related oxidisation on interior surfaces.

A miniature suit of armour functions effectively as a focal decorative object when placed on a dark wood bookshelf, mantelpiece, or desk within a library, office, or traditional living space.

Maintain the finish by dusting with a soft dry cloth and applying a thin coat of microcrystalline wax to steel surfaces to protect against moisture and oxidisation; avoid harsh chemical cleaners.
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