{"product_id":"guantes-de-reloj-de-arena-milan-ca-1370-acero-aproximadamente-1-6-mm","title":"Hourglass Gloves, Milan ca. 1370, Steel approx. 1.6 mm.","description":"\u003ch2\u003e Enjoy Hourglass Gloves, Milan ca. 1370, Steel approx. 1.6 mm.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMilanese hourglass gloves, medieval gauntlets, pair, ca. 1370\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Approx. 1.6 mm steel, brass and leather\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In the late Middle Ages and early modern period, gauntlets were an indispensable part of plate armor. They offered protection for the hands and wrists in both close combat and jousting tournaments.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The late medieval combat gloves offered here (also known as \u003ci\u003ehourglass gloves\u003c\/i\u003e because of their special hourglass shape) are based on original pieces that were probably made by a Milanese gunsmith in the mid- to late 14th century (ca. 1370) and can be admired today in the \u003ci\u003eMuseo Nazionale del Bargello\u003c\/i\u003e in Florence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003eThey are made of 1.6 mm thick steel and, like the original models, are decorated and reinforced with brass on the back of the hand, the wrist, and the lower edge of the cuff. The interior is blackened for improved corrosion protection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The flexible design of these combat-appropriate full-fingered gloves ensures sufficient freedom of movement, while the integrated black suede gloves (riveted and stitched) and additional durable brown leather fingertip insoles ensure comfort. A brown leather strap on each palm keeps the glove in place during combat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e These freely wearable and movable armored gauntlets are combat-ready. They are best suited to late medieval settings and are especially well-suited to complement the knightly armor of a 14th-century European warrior.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eDetails:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e   \u003cbr\u003e- Material: approximately 1.6 mm steel (due to the manual manufacturing process, slight variations in steel thickness are possible), brass leaf applications, black suede gloves, brown leather insoles and straps\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - One size fits most (large)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - External dimensions (height x width – without suede gloves): approx. 24 x 13 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Leather glove dimensions: approx. 28 x 11 cm (corresponds to glove size 9)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Inner circumference at wrist: approx. 25 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Inner diameter at wrist: approx. 9 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Weight (pair): approx. 2150 g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The above specifications may vary slightly from copy to copy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The steel used here is not stainless and may show slight signs of corrosion. We recommend regularly maintaining your plate gloves, for example with Ballistol, a universal oil ideal for preserving steel products.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eTienda Medieval,\u003c\/strong\u003e we have thousands of medieval and other period products. Discover them!","brand":"BTT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49796538597719,"sku":"SPQR-AP086","price":199.98,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0871\/6566\/5623\/files\/spqr-ap086_stundenglashandschuhe_mailand_stahl_mittelalter_ruestung.jpg?v=1736371919","url":"https:\/\/todomedieval.com\/en\/products\/guantes-de-reloj-de-arena-milan-ca-1370-acero-aproximadamente-1-6-mm","provider":"Todo Medieval","version":"1.0","type":"link"}