Layout 4 - Thomas Del Mar

8585A FINE INDIAN MAIL AND LAMELLAR SHIRT, 17THCENTURY, PROBABLY BIJAPURformed of rows of large riveted iron rings alternating with rowsof butted rings, extending to above the knees, the chest areaclosely meshed and open at the front, secured by two S-shaped moulded hooks, vented at the back and applied withthree rows of narrow vertically overlapping rectangular ironplates, the central row of plates with scalloped lower edges,the sides with pairs of longitudinal plates, a pair of full-lengthsleeves, the front with a pair of rectangular convex plates eachfitted with three fish-shaped bars with loops for straps orlaces, engraved with a brief inscription on the inside andoutside of the right hand plate: on a bust-shaped mannequinwith standProvenanceThe Bikaner Armoury Rajasthan£2000-250086AN INDIAN MAIL AND LAMELLAR SHIRT, 17TH CENTURYformed of rows of riveted iron rings alternating with rows ofbutted rings, extending to above the knees, the back andapplied with rows of narrow vertically-overlapping rectangulariron plates, the sides with longitudinal plates, a pair of fulllengthsleeves, the front with a pair of rectangular convexplates on each side each fitted with four bars for straps orlaces (extensive losses, holes and rust); together with a mailfragment, of butted links, probably from the top of a mail shirt(2)£500-80085 detail35