Hourglass gauntlets Wighelm, 1350-1410, 1.6 mm

Product description

The pair of hourglass gauntlets has been crafted in the style of the mid-14th to the early 15th century and is said to have been worn by the knights and soldiers of the Hundred Years' War between France and Great Britain. The hourglass design offers excellent protection and wrist mobility, making it popular throughout Europe. The armoured figures of this period did not wear complete plate designs such as those from the 15th century; rather, the plate armour pieces were intended to be worn over a complete mail hauberk and offer extra protection for the front of the chest and arms. The gauntlets have a steel thickness of 1.6 mm, making them well-suited to re-enactment combat. The leather inner gloves are stitched at the tops of the fingers, making them straightforward to remove and/or replace as desired. Wearing comfort is assured by integrated, riveted gloves of soft suede and sewn-in finger cushions of thick leather. Additional leather strips are applied to the inside of the cuffs to prevent chafing. With each gauntlet, a sturdy, riveted leather strap holds the glove firmly in place, ensuring a secure fit during combat. The strap is pre-punched and fitted with a steel buckle, permitting individual adjustment.

Details:
Material: approx. 1.6 mm (16 gauge) soft steel, black suede gloves, leather cushions and belts, steel buckles
One size (Large)
Outer dimensions (H×W): approx. 28 x 14 cm
Dimensions of the inner gloves: approx. 26 x 11 cm (roughly corresponding to glove size 9)
Inner circumference at the wrist: approx. 26 cm
Inner diameter at the wrist: approx. 9 cm
Weight (pair): approx. 1600 g
Based on a historical original
Dispatch weight (grams): 2000 *

This article is produced in a limited edition. Every piece is unique. Sizes and finish may therefore deviate slightly from one another.

Tip: how to adjust the owner's finish and weapons
Luxury (polished) – Polish the steel with a metal polishing agent or toothpaste. It is even possible to polish an article this way. First test on a small surface!
Handmade (matt) – Place the steel in cola for 40 minutes to 20 hours. Check the matt finish regularly. Equalise the finish with black sandpaper.
Antique (patinated) – Place the steel for a whilst in a damp environment (preferably outdoors) and allow it to rust. Brush away the red layer of rust; the corroded top layer remains.

NB. After completing the product yourself, guarantee and return rights lapse. Celtic Webmerchant is not liable for the results of the aforementioned methods.

When packing this article we utilise only 100% recycled plastic and recycled paper/cardboard sourced from FSC certified forests. We immediately reuse a large part of the material without the intervention of a recycling process. Please recycle the material by separating your waste.
1. Cardboard: separate or reuse paper.
2. Plastic cushions, clothing bags and plastic tape: separate or reuse plastic. You may pierce the cushions with a needle for volume reduction.
3. Paper packaging for jewellery and small items: has a plastic inner layer. Remove this, and then separate paper and plastic.
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