US: 1600s Lobter tail helmet.

Large 17th century lobster tail helmet.  Comes from a New York estate.  This was a fancy helmet as it is fitted with a feather holder at the rear.  Surface is worked with designs and is quite impressive..Originally was fitted with velvet and leather linings.  Mounting holes remain.  One loose earflap that mounts, albeit precariously.  Displays impressively..