28th Jun, 2023 12:00

Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria

 
Lot 247
 

247

TWO RAPIER CARRIERS IN FIRST HALF OF THE 17TH CENTURY STYLE, 19TH CENTURY

each formed of three triangular panels of leather tooled on the outer face, with three iron buckles and straps at the base of each panel and joined by an iron hook at the top, 32.5 cm (2)

Provenance

Joe Kindig Jr. (1898-1971), thence by descent

Part proceeds to benefit the Acquisition Fund of the Arms and Armor department, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.

Sold for £1,100


 

each formed of three triangular panels of leather tooled on the outer face, with three iron buckles and straps at the base of each panel and joined by an iron hook at the top, 32.5 cm (2)

Provenance

Joe Kindig Jr. (1898-1971), thence by descent

Part proceeds to benefit the Acquisition Fund of the Arms and Armor department, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.