Fingered Gauntlet
Cultureperhaps
German
Datelate 1500s–early 1600s
Mediumsteel, formerly blued
Dimensions30 × 13 cm (11 13/16 × 5 1/8 in.), 1 lb, 4 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.575
DescriptionSteel, once blued & for left hand. Of form for foot combat or tourney. Wide, slightly flared cuff of 2 riveted pieces, having inwardly turned plain edges. Opening followed by row of domed, once-gilded rivets & double row of punched concentric circles. Single row of circles follows curve at inside of wrist. Wristplate & 5 metacarpal lames bluntly pointed at riveted ends. Knuckle plate embossed at fingers. Complete thumb & most finger scales preserved; all overlap towards wrist. Gauntlet retains what may be original leather glove & velvet-covered loop at cuff.ProvenancePurchased by John W. Higgins on September 28, 1929 from estate of Dr. Bashford Dean (Riverdale, New York), his # 68. Given to the Museum January 8, 1947.. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
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Desiderius Helmschmid
about 1552
