Manifer (jousting gauntlet for the left hand)
Culture
Southern German
Date1570–1575
Mediumsteel, iron, brass and leather
Dimensions33 × 14 cm (13 × 5 1/2 in.), 2 lb, 4 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Markings7 dotes on cuff. Red "22" (?) painted inside.
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.1142.15
DescriptionConsists of cuff plate with 5 lames lapping upward to the fingertips. Restored thumb defense. Crimped edge on cuff.ProvenanceArmor was purchased by Duveen Bros. for Clarence H. Mackay, November 24, 1928, #A-51, at the American Art Association (NYC) sale of Dr. Bashford Dean's estate, listed as lot 299, plate XL. Purchased by Museum on June 1, 1942 from Gimbel Bros. (NYC). Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
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Desiderius Helmschmid
about 1552
