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Backplate of Armor for Field and Tilt, of Count Franz von Teuffenbach (1516-78)

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Backplate of Armor for Field and Tilt, of Count Franz von Teuffenbach (1516-78)

Artist Stefan Rormoser (Austrian, active 1554–1565)

Date1554

Mediumsteel, brass, lampblack, with modern leather

Dimensions46 × 37.5 × 18 cm (18 1/8 × 14 3/4 × 7 1/16 in.), 5 lb, 6 oz (weight)

ClassificationsArms and Armor

MarkingsThe date 1554 is etched into the central decorative band at the midpoint of the plate. Initialled SR on backplate at top of shoulderblades.

Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection

Terms

Object number2014.80.4

DescriptionConsisting of mainplate with integral waistflange and a single culet lame.
ProvenancePurchased by Museum on September 25, 1941 from Jacques Seligmann & Co., Inc. (NYC). From Mackay Estate, their A-18. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.

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Exhibition Location Gallery 206

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Breastplate of Armor for Field and Tilt, of Count Franz von Teuffenbach (1516-78)

Breastplate of Armor for Field and Tilt, of Count Franz von Teuffenbach (1516-78)

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Right Pauldron of Armor for Field and Tilt, of Count Franz von Teuffenbach (1516-78)

Right Pauldron of Armor for Field and Tilt, of Count Franz von Teuffenbach (1516-78)

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Left Pauldron of Armor for Field and Tilt, of Count Franz von Teuffenbach (1516-78)

Left Pauldron of Armor for Field and Tilt, of Count Franz von Teuffenbach (1516-78)

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1554

Right-Elbow Reinforce of Armor for Field and Tilt, of Count Franz von Teuffenbach (1516-78)

Right-Elbow Reinforce of Armor for Field and Tilt, of Count Franz von Teuffenbach (1516-78)

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1554

Left Gauntlet of Armor for Field and Tilt, of Count Franz von Teuffenbach (1516-78)

Left Gauntlet of Armor for Field and Tilt, of Count Franz von Teuffenbach (1516-78)

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Right Gauntlet of Armor for Field and Tilt, of Count Franz von Teuffenbach (1516-78)

Right Gauntlet of Armor for Field and Tilt, of Count Franz von Teuffenbach (1516-78)

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1554

Left Greave and Sabaton of Armor for Field and Tilt, of Count Franz von Teuffenbach (1516-78)

Left Greave and Sabaton of Armor for Field and Tilt, of Count Franz von Teuffenbach (1516-78)

Stefan Rormoser

1554

Right Greave and Sabaton of Armor for Field and Tilt, of Count Franz von Teuffenbach (1516-78)

Right Greave and Sabaton of Armor for Field and Tilt, of Count Franz von Teuffenbach (1516-78)

Stefan Rormoser

1554

Tassets and Fauld of Armor for Field and Tilt, of Count Franz von Teuffenbach (1516-78)

Tassets and Fauld of Armor for Field and Tilt, of Count Franz von Teuffenbach (1516-78)

Stefan Rormoser

1554

Left Vambrace of Armor for Field and Tilt, of Count Franz von Teuffenbach (1516-78)

Left Vambrace of Armor for Field and Tilt, of Count Franz von Teuffenbach (1516-78)

Stefan Rormoser

1554

Right Vambrace of Armor for Field and Tilt, of Count Franz von Teuffenbach (1516-78)

Right Vambrace of Armor for Field and Tilt, of Count Franz von Teuffenbach (1516-78)

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1554

Left Cuisse with Poleyn of Armor for Field and Tilt, of Count Franz von Teuffenbach (1516-78)

Left Cuisse with Poleyn of Armor for Field and Tilt, of Count Franz von Teuffenbach (1516-78)

Stefan Rormoser

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