Hourglass Gauntlets, Milan ca. 1370, approx. 1.6 mm Steel

The late medieval battle gauntlets we offer here (also known as hourglass gauntlets owing to their particular sandglass-like shape) are based on historical pieces that are believed to have been crafted by a Milanese armour smith in the mid to late 14th century (approx. 1370), and can be admired at the Museo Nazionale del Bargello in Florence, Italy.

Suitable for combat reenactment / stage fighting, this pair of articulated, fully wearable steel gauntlets is most fitting for late medieval settings and particularly well-suited to complete the knight’s armour of a 14th c. European warrior.

Details:
- Material: approx. 1.6 mm mild steel (slight variations in steel thickness may occur due to the hand manufacturing process), sheet brass fittings, black suede gloves, leather pads and straps
- One-size (Large)
- Outer dimensions (HxB – without suede gloves): approx. 24 x 13 cm
- Dimensions of inner gloves: approx. 31 x 11 cm, corresponds roughly to a glove size 9)
- Inner circumference at wrist: approx. 25 cm
- Inner diameter at wrist: approx. 9 cm
- Weight (pair): approx. 2 kg

Specs may slightly vary from piece to piece.

The steel used here is not rust-proof and might show slight surface tarnishing in places.