Right Vambrace
Culture
Austrian
, or
Culture
Southern German
Date1600–1625
Mediumiron, brass, traces of original leathers, and modern paint
Dimensions41.9 × 14 cm (16 1/2 × 5 1/2 in.), 2 lb 12 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Markings"96." in red paint inside upper cannon.
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.1172.8
DescriptionVambrace is of very similar form, but cruder, and is not a match. The top part of the upper cannon is higher, and made in one piece without laminations. The opening for the arm has a plain, angular inward wire turnover. This is itself bordered by a wide, shallow plain recessed band filled with flush lining-rivets, at least three of which are old, with leather fragments within. The embossed race of the cannon turner is less pronounced and less sharply roped. The rivets of the lame above the elbow, and the inner end of the upper cannon appear to have been relocated, as suggested by empty holes visible. The lobes of the tendon-protector are more noticably asymmetrical, and the pucker lacks the transverse accent. The hinged lower cannon tapers to the wrist where it is finished like the top. Filled holes on both plates suggest that there may once have been a buckle-and strap closure here rather than the present pin-catch at the edge.ProvenanceArchduke Eugen's Armory, Festung Hohenwerfen, Salzburg, Austria to Dec. 1926purchased by John W. Higgins on March 1, 1927 from Anderson Galleries (NY), their # 104. Given to the Museum on December 15, 1931.
Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
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