Left Gauntlet
Culture
German
Dateabout 1490-1510
Mediumsteel and leather
Dimensions23.5 × 9.5 cm (9 1/4 × 3 3/4 in.), 12 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.1153.9
DescriptionMitten form of circa 1490-1510. Proper right is restored; left has been reriveted and releathered, and possibly has had thumb replaced. Consisting of seven metacarpal/phalangeal and wrist lames, with "V"-sectioned embossings and nicks at knuckles. Thumb defenses of four lames. Cuffs of moderate length, slightly flared; outer plate decorated with single indented plain inwardly rolled border. Cuffs secured on inner face by hole snapping over a peg. Inner plate of proper left gauntlet is probably associated. Metacarpal plate at knuckles is patch-repaired at index finger. Gauntlet secured by strap and buckle at wrist, and at one time, a strap across palm.
ProvenanceSir Guy F. Laking purchased in 1907 by Clarence Mackay collection (his #2, #A-38 in Gimbel sale); not in "Record of Armor Sales." Purchased by Museum from Hammer Galleries, Gimbel Brothers (NYC) on June 1, 1942. (Helmet) ex church in Norfolk or Suffolk; Walter Withall. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
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