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CIRCA 1550-60
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A PAIR OF SOUTH GERMAN COMPOSITE CUISSES AND POLEYNS
Circa 1550-60
Each constructed of eight upwardly overlapping lames, fitted with a pair of winged poleyns, the latter incorporating a single articulation above and two articulations below, the lower plates each pierced for a pair of turning-pins, with turned edges throughout, the edges filled with variously differing nodular patterns, studded with domed brass rivets, and fitted with later leather straps.
15in (38.1cm) (2)
Circa 1550-60
Each constructed of eight upwardly overlapping lames, fitted with a pair of winged poleyns, the latter incorporating a single articulation above and two articulations below, the lower plates each pierced for a pair of turning-pins, with turned edges throughout, the edges filled with variously differing nodular patterns, studded with domed brass rivets, and fitted with later leather straps.
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Provenance
S.J. Whawell Collection, London, 1926
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 15% on the buyer's premium