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Pair of Gauntlets from a Garniture of Armor of Philip II of Spain (reigned 1556–98)

Armorer Desiderius Helmschmid German
Etcher Ulrich Holzmann German
1546
Not on view
The armor garniture to which these gauntlets belong is now divided between the Real Armería in Madrid and the former imperial armory in Vienna.

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  • Title: Pair of Gauntlets from a Garniture of Armor of Philip II of Spain (reigned 1556–98)
  • Armorer: Desiderius Helmschmid (German, Augsburg, 1513–1579)
  • Etcher: Ulrich Holzmann (German, Augsburg, recorded 1534–62)
  • Date: 1546
  • Geography: Augsburg
  • Culture: German, Augsburg
  • Medium: Steel, leather, gold
  • Dimensions: Gauntlet (a); H. 10 in. (25.5 cm); W. 4 3/4 in. (12 cm); D. 5 in. (12.7 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 1 oz. (475 g); gauntlet (b); H. 10 in. (25.5 cm); W. 4 3/4 in. (12 cm); D. 5 in. (12.7 cm); Wt. 16 oz. (439 g)
  • Classification: Armor Parts-Gauntlets
  • Credit Line: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
  • Object Number: 14.25.901a, b
  • Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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