An North Italian etched comb morion, circa 1580, possibly Brescian with one-piece skull rising to

An North Italian etched comb morion, circa 1580, possibly Brescian with one-piece skull rising to a tall roped comb, pierced with a pair of holes for a plume-holder, encircled around the base with brass-caped lining rivets on brass rosette washers (two missing from each side), down-turned brim rising to a point front and rear, turned roped edge (the skull with several small holes and an internally patched repair), etched throughout in the so-called Pisan manner, comprising an elaborate strapwork panel involving elements of armour on each side of the comb, the skull decorated with a trellis design filled with further elements of armour, and the brim bordered with acanthus at the base of the skull (etching refreshed) 29.2 cm ; 11.5in high A Brescian morion with similar etched ornament on the comb and brim is preserved in the Doge's Palace, Venice.