Elbow Gauntlet

Artist Leonhard Heinrich and (German, active in New York, 1900–1966)

Artist Harvey Murton (American, 1907–2004)

Dateabout 1900–1925

Mediumsteel and leather

Dimensions43 × 12 cm (16 15/16 × 4 3/4 in.), 2 lb, 2 oz (weight)

ClassificationsArms and Armor

MarkingsNuremberg 'Beschau' & wheel-like mark near medial ridge at elbow face. Dean's "M66" inside in white paint.

Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection

Terms

Object number2014.563.2

DescriptionFor right hand. Modern steel, made to match left. Comprised of long, elbow-length riveted 2-piece tube, rounded to outside of arm, with riveted mitten defense of 11 lames for hand & fingers. Opening for arm is coarsely roped, followed by wide shallow band filled with domed iron rivets. Low medial ridge extends full-length to fingertips. Metacarpal & phalangeal lames are riveted together at bluntly pointed ends, & linked by boxed, roped knuckle-plate. Phalangeal lames are boxed, & the terminal lame pointed, with roped edge. Hinged thumb defense of 1 plate & 4 scales. Pair of riveted leather straps at wrist & palm.
ProvenancePurchased by John W. Higgins on November 23, 1928 from the American Art Association (NYC), Dean Armor sale, lot #145. Price of $350 includes gauntlets and HAM#607. Given to the Museum on December 15, 1931. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.

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