Right Pauldron
Artist
Pompeo della Cesa
(Milan, about 1537–1610)
Dateabout 1600
Mediumsteel, iron, brass, silver, leather, and fabric
Dimensions18 × 30 × 29.5 cm (7 1/16 × 11 13/16 × 11 5/8 in.), 2 lb,14 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.112.12
DescriptionAsymmetrical, of seven lames each; rounded in appearance. Borders inwardly rolled over a wire, roped with single file marks. Uppermost lame fitted with a single buckle to secure pauldron to colletin strap. Medial edges of other lames with V-shaped nick. Lames articulate on central and anterior leathers, rivets and posterior sliding rivets. Terminal lame pierced with vertical, rectangular slot at medial ridge to secure to vambrace; also fitted with a modern leather strap and period buckle. Perimeter of pauldron proper fitted with modern pickadill-retaining, leather strap and brass rivets. Some patching present in both pauldrons.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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