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Two Italian armored gauntlets, circa 1600 Right gauntlet with remnants of etched decoration. Five-panel back and laced knuckle guard. Finger scales missing; no thumb plate. Tapered, two-piece cuff with a contrasting knuckle pad. Edge with laced binding. Rivets all around. Surfaces richly etched, slightly pitted; decoration somewhat worn; interior with a rust patina. The left glove is partially assembled from old parts. Six-fold pleated back of the hand and heavily beaded and laced knuckle guard. The sections do not originally belong together; the knuckle guard is grainy with small chips. Finger scales missing; no thumb plate. Tapered, one-piece cuff. Flared edge with laced trim; small chips. All lining rivets are edged with brass on the outer side. Cleaned surfaces, somewhat stained; interior has a rust patina. Lengths: 25 and 23 cm. Condition: II–III
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