Fauld Lames (skirt for a breastplate)
Culture
Austrian
Dateabout 1490
Mediumsteel
DimensionsMeasurements of both lames: 8.9 × 37.5 × 15.2 cm (3 1/2 × 14 3/4 × 6 in.), 1 lb 1 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.880
DescriptionAs preserved, consists of hoop-like pair of steel lames curved to body, nearly uniform in depth along plain, unturned edges. Lames dip slightly from ends toward center which is embossed with narrow medial rib, cusped above. Cusps are also found near ends of lames, above internal mounting holes for articulating leathers. Basal lame was riveted to that above with sliding-rivet on upper edge near ends; that of left is lost. These were apparently further articulated on leathers riveted to pair of holes near ends of basal edge of each. At least 1 lame is lost below.ProvenanceRhodes Beshiklash his brother in Paris Louis R. Bachereau Bashford Dean. Purchased by John W. Higgins on September 28, 1928 from estate of Bashford Dean (Riverdale, NY), odd lot #3. Given to the Museum on January 8, 1947. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
On View
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Michel Witz the Younger
1530s
