Right Gauntlet
Artist
Pompeo della Cesa
(Milan, about 1537–1610)
Dateabout 1590
Mediumsteel, iron, brass, silver, leather, and fabric
Dimensions14 × 29 cm (5 1/2 × 11 7/16 in.), 1 lb, 4 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.112.16
DescriptionFingered form, thumbs attached by their bases to leading edge of pointed, flared cuff. Fingers of six lames, thumbs of five lames (except terminal lames at cuffs) are restored. Metacarpal defense of six upward lapping plates with V-shaped nick at medial area, articulating at edges, overlapping a seventh lame at wrist, and attached to cuff. Edge of cuff inwardly rolled over a wire, with file marks, border fitted with seven modern brass 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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