Description:

Western Europe, Spain, probably used in North America, ca. late 16th to first half of the 17th century CE. A wonderful example of a steel vambrace meant to protect the forearm of a Spanish Conquistador. The vambrace consists of twelve curved and slightly crested steel panels that are joined via dozens of petite rivets, and two rivets along the interior periphery bear narrow hinges to allow for easier fitting and removal of the armor. Based on the positioning of the pisiform bulge on the wrist as well as the concave groove to one side of the protruding knuckle mounds, this vambrace was meant to protect one's left forearm. Three petite hallmark stamps centered on the top panel appear to read "MOM." Size: 12.25" L x 5.5" W (31.1 cm x 14 cm).

Provenance: private Glorieta, New Mexico, USA collection

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#149458

  • Condition: One rivet missing along exterior periphery as shown. Minor abrasions and slight bending to overall form of some panels, with light encrustations, otherwise intact and very good. Great patina throughout.

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