Left Greave and Sabaton
Artist
Pompeo della Cesa
(Milan, about 1537–1610)
Dateabout 1600, with restored sabaton
Mediumsteel, iron, brass, silver, leather, and fabric
Dimensions45.5 × 12.5 × 30 cm (17 15/16 × 4 15/16 × 11 13/16 in.), 3 lb, 4 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.112.9
DescriptionOf 3/4 form, hinged on outer face, secured with three spaced sets of buckles and straps. Plain upper forward edge of plate is fitted with a set of turning pins securing greave to poleyns. Originally worn with mail foot defenses (the holes of which are filled with rivets), the greaves have been modified by the addition of restored plate sabatons. The back plate inwardly rolled, plain upper edge tapers sharply to the inner side. Edges of both plates fitted with liner securing rivets.ProvenanceCollection of von Hobertstein-Duveen Brothers (NLT 1888) George Donaldson (ca. 1888-1900) George J. Gould (after 1900-1924) Duveen Brothers (1924-28). Purchased by John Higgins from Duveen Brothers 18 January 1928. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
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