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19th Century Etched Suit of Armour – German 16th Century Style, Circa 1880
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19th Century Etched Suit of Armour – German 16th Century Style, Circa 1880

19th century
Sold 16 September 2025 · Salisbury Antiques Centre
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Description

A striking 19th century copy of a German 16th century etched suit of armour, dating to around 1880. This full suit is finely detailed with etched floral and foliate designs throughout, faithfully replicating the craftsmanship of the Renaissance period.

Mounted on a wooden display plinth, this impressive decorative piece is ideal for period interiors, collections, or as a statement feature in a hallway, library, or entrance. While decorative, it retains the authentic form and proportions of original battle armour, making it highly desirable to collectors and enthusiasts alike.

Dimentions of plinth

Height 32cm

Width 48cm

Depth 45cm

Date of Manufacture

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Antique Suit of Armour to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
165cm (64.96")
Width
78cm (30.71")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1162614
Dealers Internal Reference
B9050
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Description
A striking 19th century copy of a German 16th century etched suit of armour, dating to around 1880.
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This full suit is finely detailed with etched floral and foliate designs throughout, faithfully replicating the craftsmanship of the Renaissance period.
Salisbury Antiques Centre
fig 1. A full 19th-century steel suit of armour in the 16th-century German style, mounted on a wooden plinth.
fig 1. 19th Century Etched Suit of Armour – German 16th Century Style, Circa 1880

Mounted on a wooden display plinth, this impressive decorative piece is ideal for period interiors, collections, or as a statement feature in a hallway, library, or entrance. While decorative, it retains the authentic form and proportions of original battle armour, making it highly desirable to collectors and enthusiasts alike.

Dimentions of plinth

Height 32cm

Width 48cm

Depth 45cm

Date of Manufacture

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Antique Suit of Armour to the 1880s.

Height
165cm (64.96")
Width
78cm (30.71")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1162614
Dealers Internal Ref
B9050
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2007
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Salisbury Antiques Centre Profile Page

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Archive I A full 19th-century steel suit of armour in the 16th-century German style, mounted on a wooden plinth. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

19th Century Etched Suit of Armour – German 16th Century Style, Circa 1880

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United Kingdom
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A full 19th-century steel suit of armour in the 16th-century German style, mounted on a wooden plinth.
19th Century Etched Suit of Armour – German 16th Century Style, Circa 1880
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A full 19th-century steel suit of armour in the 16th-century German style, mounted on a wooden plinth.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectArmour
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialSteel, Leather, Wood
  • ColourDark Grey
  • MotifsEtched scrollwork, Articulated plates, Visored helm, Riveted construction
  • SizeH 165 cm (65 in) x W 78 cm (31 in) x D 32 cm (13 in)

FAQs

During the Victorian era, there was a significant resurgence in romanticism and medievalism, leading workshops to produce detailed revivals of 16th-century German Gothic armour for display in libraries and halls.

These display pieces are traditionally forged from sheet steel or iron, featuring articulated plates joined by internal leather straps and rivets, often enhanced with chemical etching or engraving.

Nineteenth-century revival pieces typically exhibit machine-rolled edges, uniform acid-etched patterns rather than hand-engraving, and modern fastening screws or construction methods distinct from genuine combat armour.

This item functions as a strong focal point and is typically placed in a study, hallway, or library alongside dark wood furniture and traditional textiles to complement its historic character.

Preservation requires maintaining a stable indoor relative humidity and applying a microcrystalline wax periodically to the metal surface to prevent oxidation and rust formation.
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