. Inventory and survey of the armouries of the Tower of London . (II, 8 F.; (II, 8 G.) (II, 8 G.) GAUNTLETS OF HENRY (II, 8 H *8 G. Locking gauntlet,with borders engraved and parcel gilt as hand is formed of five plates, embossed to simulate the fingers andthumb, the nails being also simulated. The cuff is of two plates joined byhinges and linch hooks. *8 H. Bridle gauntlet for the left hand, with borders engraved andparcel gilt similar to the above. The border does not run entirely roundthe cuff, as this would be covered by the lower edge of the the back of the wr
. Inventory and survey of the armouries of the Tower of London . (II, 8 F.; (II, 8 G.) (II, 8 G.) GAUNTLETS OF HENRY (II, 8 H *8 G. Locking gauntlet,with borders engraved and parcel gilt as hand is formed of five plates, embossed to simulate the fingers andthumb, the nails being also simulated. The cuff is of two plates joined byhinges and linch hooks. *8 H. Bridle gauntlet for the left hand, with borders engraved andparcel gilt similar to the above. The border does not run entirely roundthe cuff, as this would be covered by the lower edge of the the back of the wrist is a large disc decorated with radiating lines of gilt engraving, fixed with a , 31b. 20Z. *8j. Brayette, russeted and parcel gilt. Themain piece has gilt recessed lines placed chevronfashion, and its lower edges are splayed andriveted to two side plates, each side of whichhas engraved and gilt borders similar to thoseon II, 6. It preserves its crimson velvet andhorsehair lining. This is the only piece of BRAYETTE OF HENRY VIII _ _ ttttt> 1 • t. u J ^U (II 8 J) Henry VIIIs armour which has escaped t
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