Antique Print of the Attack of the Pel with a Soldier Attacking a Quintain, 1842

€ 190

Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)

Date: 1842
Mapmaker / artist: Samuel Rush Meyrick
Sheet size: 37 × 26 cm (14.6 × 10.2 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BG-12024-2

About this sheet

Antique print titled 'The Attack of the Pel'. Old print of a soldier in hauberk and capuchon, tunic and surcoat, with gamboised chausses and genouilieres, attacking a quintain with his sword. This print originates from 'A critical inquiry into antient armour as it existed in Europe (..)' by Sir Samuel Rush Meyrick.

Artists and Engravers: Published by Henry G. Bohn, York Street, Covent Garden.

Condition: Very good, general age-related toning. Please study image carefully.
Date: 1845
Overall size: 26 x 37 cm.
Image size: 22 x 22 cm.

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