Peytral (front panel)
Dateabout 1525–1550
Mediumsteel
Dimensions33 × 57.2 × 14.6 cm (13 × 22 1/2 × 5 3/4 in.), 4 lb, 5 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
MarkingsNuremberg "Beschau" on exterior upper border of mainplate; row of 3 triangular wedges within, at midpoint of plate.
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.14.3
DescriptionThe mainplate is nearly semi-circular, with a curved edge at the neck, extending down in a steep angle, then flaring out in a horzontal curved flange below. The sides are gently bossed out. The upper and lower edges have rather angular inward plain turns over wire cores. They are bordered by a pair of broad plain shallow recessed bands accented by thin incised lines and divided from one another by low plain ribs. The outermost band is filled by a row of low domed iron rivets for a lining; there are seven rivets above and nine below. The thin iron washers retained within are of irregularly circular form. At either side edge of the mainplate is a pair of decoratively scalloped hinges, themselves fastened by a pair of domed iron rivets. The pivoted half of the hinge passes over a threaded post mounted on the corresponding side plate. These mounts pass through the plate within, and are riveted in place; the plates are secured togehter with square nuts on the posts.ProvenanceRadziwill armory, Nieswiez castle (Poland/Lithuania). Said to have been in Princes Radziwill's sale at Christies, June 1927. Purchased by John W. Higgins on 16 October 1928, with HAM 478, et al., from Theodore Offerman, York Galleries (NYC). Price paid for pair $950. Given to the Armory on 15 December 1931. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
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