Right Pauldron
Culture
German
Dateprobably late 1800s, in the style of 1550–1575
Mediumsteel with gilding, iron, brass and modern leather
Dimensions25.5 × 24 × 29 cm (10 1/16 × 9 7/16 × 11 7/16 in.), 3 lb, 4 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.864.7
DescriptionConsists of mainplate with 2 lames above, 3 below; removable haute piece. Some of the plates may be old.There is a large delamination on the L breast of the female figure on the back. The arrangement of the top arm-lame is troubling--the sliding rivet cannot slide without cutting into the mainplate (resulting in damage at this point).
ProvenanceEx-collections: Mr. Victor Binder (Copenhagen) Christie's (London) Mr. Coureau unknown location Mr. S.J. Whawell (England) Mr. Clarence H. Mackay (Roslyn, L.I. according to Grancsay notes in the MMA archives Mackay purchased the harness and greaves from Whawell in 1924). Purchased by Museum on April 1, 1940 from Jacques Seligmann & Co. (NYC), agents for Clarence H. Mackay estate, dealer's no. A-21/107. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
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Desiderius Helmschmid
about 1552
