Right Pauldron
Culture
European
Dateprobably late 1800s
Mediumetched steel with traces of gilding and leather
Dimensions18 × 13 × 21 cm (7 1/16 × 5 1/8 × 8 1/4 in.), 1 lb (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.1157.5
DescriptionPauldrons: symmetrical & rounded. Right pauldron of mainplate plus 2 above and 3 below. Borders roped. Topmost lame fitted with buckle for strap to colletin, lowest lame with slot for turning pin of arm-harness. Etched oval cartouche containing mythical creatures, women, armed warriors, lions, all formerly gilt on decorated band. Predates the L pauldron, which was made to match it; possibly dating to 1850-1900.ProvenanceFelix Joubert of London sold to Clarence H. Mackay in 1922. Purchased by John W. Higgins from Jacques Seligman & Co., NY (agents for Mackay) on 18 July 1939. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
On View
Not on view
Southern German
about 1550
