Two Gauntlets 1520
Very similar, but likely not a pair. Each of mitten form, the back of hand formed of three small plates and one larger plate which connects to the knuckle plae. Fingers covered by four plates. Cuff of an inner and outer plate hinged at the outside and secured by a pin at the inside. Base of the thumb covered by a large plate drawn up to a triangular point with a pair of flutes on the outside. Thumb covered by three scale plates. Thumb secured to the metacarpal by a hinge. Overall fluted in typical Maximillian fashion wih 5 full flutes and bordered by a half flute on each side. All flutes accented with parallel engraved lines. Each cuff marked externally with four punch marks. These are usually arsenal marks to help keep pairs/sets together. End of the cuff and terminal plate with inward turned plain rolls. Wrist with small ourward turned plain roll. Hinges stamped with radial decorative marks.
Thickness: Generally between .025 and .035 in. Thickest spot found is .050 and thinnest is .011. Generally plates vary +-.005 in.
Weight: Right 12.8 ounces (360g), Left 12.6 ounces (355g).
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