The Masque of the Red Death

(1 customer review)

$ 475.00

Est. Delivery to USA: 2-4 days.
Est. Delivery to the rest of the world: 8-10 days.

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Plague doctor mask for sale

Handmade red plague doctor mask made of 4-5 and 5-6 oz vegetable tanned leather, all top grain cowhide. The mask leather has been painted deep red. The straps are adjustable by means of three buckles, and the mask will fit a head between a small 52.3 cm all the way up to an extra large 61 cm.

The beak and eyepieces have been cast in cold cast aluminum. They have been polished which brings out the bas relief pattern embellishing them. The beak has two large nostrils which serve as ventilation holes for easy breathing.

The chin and neck are covered by a piece of black top grain lambskin, chosen for its softness, which is gathered at both sides. It is handstitched to the bottom of the mask.

This plague doctor mask is all handstitched with waxed thread. The straps are riveted to the mask. The beak is held on with nine machine screws, and the eyepieces are held on using wire. The headband strap has a large piece of foam on the front that goes against the forehead for comfort.

The lenses are like dark glasses, and made of 1/8″ acrylic. The wearer can look out easily (even in interior lighting), yet no one can look in. The entire mask weighs just 390 gm (less than 14 oz) and is comfortable to wear. The beak was cast hollow so that it is lightweight. The bottom of the beak is just as elaborately embellished as are the sides, plus there are five additional vent holes.

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Additional information

Artisan

Tom Banwell

Color

Red

1 review for The Masque of the Red Death

  1. Arwen

    This mask is well made and a rich red color. It is beautifully made, and very comfortable. I would recommend it for all these reasons.

    • Plague Doctor

      Thank you for your kind words Arwen!!

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