Right Gauntlet
Culture
German
Dateabout 1600
Mediumpainted steel with leather
Dimensions38 × 12 cm (14 15/16 × 4 3/4 in.), 1 lb. 14 oz. (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
MarkingsThe gauntlets bear the Nuremberg mark near the cuff edge (possibly spurious). R gauntlet has a small indistinct mark at the cuff edge near the lacing holes (larger than the one on the L).
"M64" inside in white paint, probably from Dean.
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.1170.9
DescriptionL and R very similar, but not quite a pair. Both probably meant to be hammer-black. Mitten gauntlets with long cuff.ProvenancePurchased by John W. Higgins on September 28, 1929 from estate of Dr. Bashford Dean (Riverdale, NY), his number 300 in American Art Association Sale, November 23, 1928. Given to the Museum on December 15, 1931. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
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