Left Vambrace
Culture
German
Dateprobably late 1800s, in the style of 1550–1575
Mediumsteel with gilding, iron, brass and modern leather
Dimensions48 × 13 cm (18 7/8 × 5 1/8 in.), 2 lb, 12 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.864.8
DescriptionConsists of turner with 2 lames above; upper cannon; cowter of elbow-plate with 1 lame above, 1 below; lower cannon of 2 hinged plates securing on a plain stud.There are incised lines present around the edges of every plate. The inner edge of the cowters seems crudely cut off.
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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