Lot 2576
Two Italian armoured gauntlets, circa 1600
Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A109aw | Live auction | 1369 Lots
Description
Right gauntlet with traces of etched decor. Metacarpus sliding on five lames, roped knuckle guard. Finger scales missing, no thumb plate. Pointed cuff worked in two pieces with an offset knuckle rest. Border with roped flanging. Continuous lining rivets. Surfaces lavishly etched, lightly pitted, decor somewhat worn, interior with rust patina. The left gauntlet assembled in parts from old components. Metacarpus sliding on six lames, with a pronounced ridged and roped knuckle guard. The lames not originally associated, knuckle guard pitted with small losses. Finger scales missing, no thumb plate. Pointed cuff worked in one piece. Flared border with roped flanging, small losses. All lining rivets on the obverse encased in brass. Cleaned surfaces, slightly stained, interior with rust patina. Length 25 and 23 cm.Condition: II - III Questions about the lot?
