Right Gauntlet
Culture
European
Dateabout 1875–1920
Mediumetched steel with traces of gilding and leather
Dimensions23 × 11 cm (9 1/16 × 4 5/16 in.), 10 oz. (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.1157.11
DescriptionProper right- cuff, following two lames, sixth and seventh and knuckle lames, thumb and finger lames, all restored and etched to match left. The cuff may be recycled from a prior use, as its form differs from that of the L gauntlet.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.
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Desiderius Helmschmid
about 1552
