A MAGNIFICENT PAIR OF ITALIAN SPAULDERS IN THE STYLE OF 1380

Formed beautifully to follow the shape of the shoulder they have a clean medial ridge at the top paralleled by two holes for a point to mount through to the underlying garment of cloth or maille.

Flanged out at the front to flow over the shape of the pectoral muscles providing added coverage for the vulnerable armpit. A latten border is applied to the bottom edge in brass, riveted and turned over wrapping around to the other side slightly.

The insides have wonderful hammer marks which themselves are nice to see on a handmade product whereas the steel surface of the pieces looks aged with pitting - it is a very charming effect but these are the work of a skilled 19th century armourer. A worthy addition to your armour collection.

The pair weigh 590 grams and have a length of 215 mm and width of 190 mm.

Provenance: John Woodman Higgins Armoury sale

Code: 53237