Lot 3220

A pair of French or Italian gauntlets with etched embellishment, circa 1600

Antique Arms and Armour from all over the world | A100aw | Live auction | 388 Lots

Description

The finely wrought gauntlets with metacarpi sliding on five lames, a finely roped rib on the knuckles. Attached, complete finger scales. Movable thumb plates, each with three scales. The cuffs tapering to a point with turned and roped edges and a row of lining rivets. Profusely decorated with etchings of floral motifs, possibly a 19th century addition. Length of each 37 cm.

Condition: II + Questions about the lot?

General Information

The auction starts on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 2 pm (CET). Lot no. 3001 - 3389. The pre-sale view will take place on 03., 04. and 06. May as well as 11th and 13th May 2024, in our auction rooms at Bretonischer Ring 3 in 85630 Grasbrunn / Munich from 11 am to 5 pm (CET). Please make an appointment if possible to avoid waiting times.