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work of the skilled artist, M. Trebuoj. Some old suits, but entirely re-etched and re-gilded, are to be seen at Eastnor Castle and at Warwick Castle; the two which we illustrate (Fig. 1541 a and b), are in an English private collection. The author has seen circular shields of the same make.

Fig. 1541. Complete suits

(a) Complete suit of about 1580, containing some old parts, but with modern decoration of the XIXth century.

(b) Complete suit of 1600, consisting of a few genuine plates, but with the rest of the suit made up and decorated. English work of the XIXth century.

Another half suit of such armour which, though genuinely old, has