A Gothic gauntlet, South German circa 1480/90 The pleated metacarpus of four sliding lames and embossed for the ulna. Knuckle protection with hammered domes and lozenged-shaped ornamental engravings. Fluted finger defences of three sliding lames with appending finger scales, riveted on leather. The thumb defence with scales a historism period replacement. The cuff to be closed in the hinge with pointed, turned under edge, buckle riveted on the side. The metal surfaces heavily cleaned. Length 36 cm. historic, historical, 15th century, defensive ar, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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