Bidspirit auction | European Etched Steel Armor Gauntlets
European Etched Steel Armor Gauntlets with Leather Gloves, 19th-20th C. - Continental Europe, likely 19th or 20th century. Pair of steel armor gauntlets with attached leather gloves. The gauntlets have rounded cuffs, layered wrist plates, scalloped lower edges, riveted construction, and etched floral scroll decoration across the metal surfaces. Measurements Metal armor 12” L Materials: Steel, leather. Condition: Shows patina, oxidation, scratches, rubbing, and surface wear throughout. The leather gloves show cracking, dryness, wear, and small losses.