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Friday 16 June 2023, 11:00 AM • Sarzana

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A rare pair of arm defences, circa 1700

Estimate

€ 1.250 - 1.750

Sold

€ 8.750

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

Polonia o Russia
length 30 cm.
Both featuring an iron vambrace protection plate with remains of engraving, of elongated and convex shape, provided with buckles and a brass, "L"-shaped plate at the wrist engraved with leaves and scrolls. Both plates are provided with a wrist clasp consisting of two engraved iron bands held by a mesh of iron rings with a riveted closure. Plates decorated with brass mounts en suite. The external plate is provided with small buckles that can be connected to those on the main plate by a strap (not available). Two small restorations made at the time of use, one with a niello-silver plate. Origin: either Polish or Tatar.
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