Backplate
Culture
French
Date1610–1620
Mediumsteel with modern blueing, brass, gold, and fabric with modern leather and restorations
Dimensions38 × 35 × 14 cm (14 15/16 × 13 3/4 × 5 1/2 in.), 3 lb, 8 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.18.4
DescriptionBackplate en suite with breast, with detachable, restored flaring, 4-lame culet secured by turning pins at the end of the basal flange. There is an X mark inside the backplate lower flange.ProvenanceComte de Belleval, sold anonymously Paris April 15-16 1872, lot 46; Frederic Spitzer (Paris); Sold in Paris 1893. Purchased by John W. Higgins on January 12, 1929 at Anderson Galleries (NY), Spitzer sale, lot 673. Given to the Museum on March 1, 1929. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
On View
On viewCurrent Location
- Exhibition Location Gallery 205
