Description:

Europe, Late Middle Ages to Renaissance, ca. 1400 to 1600 CE. A beautifully-preserved mail (chainmail) gauntlet, in mitten form, made of thousands of interlinked rings of iron. Although the rings were relatively easy to produce, the process of interlocking them was incredibly labor-intensive and even a gauntlet - a small component of a full mail uniform - would have taken many hours to create. Owning mail covering for hands was a sign of a wealthier knight, who could afford specialized mail covers for the feet, arms, legs, and neck in addition to the usual shirt. Size: 8.5" W x 10.55" H (21.6 cm x 26.8 cm)

Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection

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#132453

  • Condition: Some loose components along the bottom of the gauntlet as shown in photographs. Some rings are bent. A light coating of oxidized patina over the surface, with excellent movement of the chain rings.

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April 17, 2018 7:00 AM MDT
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