A gauntlet, England, end of the 16th century. Plated finger protection with complete original plates on the original leather. Four times embossed knuckle protectors, the protection for the back of the hand sliding on five lames. Heavy cuff with turned under edge, rising to a point. The inside of the wrist with one sliding lame. Black finish with gold decoration over visible remnants of older, finer gold finish. The original leather glove with clear marks of age is sewn in. Length 33 cm. High quality gauntlet in undisturbed original condition. historic, historic,

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