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Right Pauldron
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Right Pauldron

Datemid to late 1500s, with modern restorations
Mediumsteel and leather
Dimensions24 × 20 × 28 cm (9 7/16 × 7 7/8 × 11 in.), 2 lb 10 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.1174.7
DescriptionHaute pieces restored, as are flanges. Remainder probably old components heavily embellished.
ProvenanceClarence H. Mackay (d. 1939). Purchased by Museum on April 1, 1940 from Jacques Seligmann & Co. (NYC), agents for estate of Clarence H. Mackay, dealer's no. A-30/112. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
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Western European
mid to late 1500s, with modern restorations
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German
1800s
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German
1800s
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Northern Italian
portions 1500s, assembled and decorated in 1800s
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Western European
1500s with modern restorations
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Western European
1500s with modern restorations
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Northern Italian
1570–1590
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Northern Italian
1570–1590
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Northern Italian
primarily 1510–1520
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European
probably 1800s
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Franz Großschedel
1560–1570
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Western European
portions from 1500s