Lot 2579
A pair of German black-and-white armoured gauntlets retaining their authentic Leather lining, ca. 1580
Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A109aw | Live auction | 1369 Lots
Description
Fine gauntlets with raised chased decorative bands. Metacarpi sliding on three lames with a prominent roped knuckle guard. Complete finger scales, thumb plates attached on the sides, each with two finger scales. Tapering cuffs with finely turned and roped border. Attached original iron buckles, one with a surviving belt. The original sewn leather gloves on the interior with age-related defects. Old collection numbers “W 1929 1a” and “1b” in white paint on the inner surfaces. Fine, untouched condition, surfaces partially in need of cleaning. Length of each circa 37 cm. According to the consignor, the collection numbers originate from the former holdings of the Tøjhusmuseet (royal Danish Arsenal Museum) in Copenhagen.Condition: II Questions about the lot?
