Gauntlets, German ?

A Senefelder · 3rd June 2017, 02:16 PM

Constructionally here there are a number of positives beyond the rivets with cut washers for securing the glove leathers at the cuffs. The surviving thumb plates, while having a replaces leather, have the proper flush rivets for securing it and the end plate reposed to look like a finger nail is a feature not normally seen on Victorian copies. I believe I can see light hammer marking on the inside surfaces of the gauntlet plates which is a more period feature vs. the bend and strike from the outside with the hammer more common in modern manufacture for gauntlets. There's a good chance these are original probably c.1490-1500 Milanese style. If they are older copies they are of the highest quality. Again this is based only on photos, having the items in hand may alter perspective.

3rd June 2017, 02:16 PM	#6
A Senefelder Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 214	Constructionally here there are a number of positives beyond the rivets with cut washers for securing the glove leathers at the cuffs. The surviving thumb plates, while having a replaces leather, have the proper flush rivets for securing it and the end plate reposed to look like a finger nail is a feature not normally seen on Victorian copies. I believe I can see light hammer marking on the inside surfaces of the gauntlet plates which is a more period feature vs. the bend and strike from the outside with the hammer more common in modern manufacture for gauntlets. There's a good chance these are original probably c.1490-1500 Milanese style. If they are older copies they are of the highest quality. Again this is based only on photos, having the items in hand may alter perspective.