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Originally Posted by Ibrahiim al Balooshi
Salaams naborrow ~ Indo Persian yes more or less and probably the same time frame as late Qajar ~ 1900 or about . Certainly the style is for a spiked projection and the 3rd picture shows the wear from the original spike. It is Koftgari gold decorated.. see forum library for that technique. Not Brass. Nice lions and elephants around the rim. Consider restoring the spike. 
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Ibrahiim al Balooshi. |
Namaste Ibrahiim,
Can you see any oxidisation in the recesses that would suggest an age of 100+ years? Like around the plume holders or nasal guard bracket? Looks like a little around the top boss, but again, not much and no signs of cleaning and the continual processes of care that an antique would have.
The only rust I can see on it looks relatively 'new'.
Sometimes these have a 'nut' brazed or welded under the top boss and the spike screws into it.
If it has a long traditional style spike (say 3-inches or so) you can then ship them with the spike removed. That means a smaller box, cheaper shipping, less chance of it sticking through the packaging and causing a problem en-route etc.
Might be an idea for Naborrow to peek into the hole with a torch and have a look.
Once we can see inside the helmet if there is no lining we should be able to see more.
I'm not 100% saying it's modern, but it does have that appearance at the moment.
More pictures will tell the whole story.