Vamplate
Culture
Southern German
, Augsburg
Date1500s
Mediumsteel, brass and leather
Dimensions8 × 29 cm (3 1/8 × 11 7/16 in.), 1 lb 10 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
MarkingsAugsburg pinecone (Stadtpyr) on the exterior.
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.972
DescriptionSteel with traces of blueing. Brass-capped rivets, 20 around perimeter (1 lost) and 8 around the inside, for securing a lining-leather. Two securing holes for the lance at the mouth. Somewhat perfunctory crimped edging around the perimeter.ProvenanceBashford Dean collection; purchased by Museum on October 26, 1950 from Parke-Bernet Galleries, Inc. (NYC), sale no. 1186. Price of $30 included HAM#s 2881.1-3. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
On View
Not on view
Southern German
about 1550
