Gauntlet Collection

Cartoon of the Duke of Wellington Duelling
QED9538 Cartoon of the Duke of Wellington Duelling by English School, (19th century); Dept. of the Environment, London, UK; (add.info.: Wellington, Duke, Arthur Wellesley (1769-1852):); English

Jahangir and his Father, Akbar, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, verso: ca. 1630; recto: ca.1540-50

Burrell General Purpose Traction Engine TA369 Red Gauntlet (msn 3798) at the 1959 Andover Steam Fair. (Charles Burrell & Sons were builders of steam traction engines, agricultural machinery)

Falconry : Showing Off
A proud falconer shows off his falcon, holding it up in the air on his protective gauntlet glove. Date: 1930s

CLIPPER SHIP, 1853. The Gauntlet. Wood engraving, English, 1853

Eurasian sparrowhawk, Accipiter nisus, with hood. White-breasted falcon, Falco nisus
FLO4652740 Eurasian sparrowhawk, Accipiter nisus, with hood. White-breasted falcon, Falco nisus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Jakob-Andreas Eisemann after an illustration from nature by

A Russian soldier running the gauntlet
5616216 A Russian soldier running the gauntlet; (add.info.: Illustration of a Russian soldier running the gauntlet being led through a line of soldiers. Dated 19th Century)

Basse singer Raffaele Anconi as Douglas in the pastiche opera Robert Bruce by Gioachino Rossini
FLO4632224 Basse singer Raffaele Anconi as Douglas in the pastiche opera Robert Bruce by Gioachino Rossini, Royal Academy of Music, 1846

The Dymoke Suit of Armour of Sir Christopher Hatton. From The Connoisseur Magazine, published 1902
2968386 The Dymoke Suit of Armour of Sir Christopher Hatton. From The Connoisseur Magazine, published 1902.; Private Collection; Photo © Hilary Morgan.

Jeanne after the Victory
Luc Stalmans

Single Leaf of Courtiers at a Reception of Shah `Abbas I, mid 11th century AH/AD 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Single Leaf of Courtiers at a Reception of Shah `Abbas I, mid 11th century AH/AD 17th century. The right side of a double-page composition, which most likely served as a frontispiece to a manuscript

Youth with a Falcon, late 10th century AH/AD 16th century-early 11th century AH/AD 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Youth with a Falcon, late 10th century AH/AD 16th century-early 11th century AH/AD 17th century. This Safavid drawing was likely produced in Qazvin or Isfahan

Portrait of the Stadholder Frederik Hendrik (1584-1647), Prince of Orange, c.1670. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of the Stadholder Frederik Hendrik (1584-1647), Prince of Orange, c.1670. After Anthony van Dyck

Don Quixote de la Mancha, c. 1855. Creator: Célestin Nanteuil
Don Quixote de la Mancha, c. 1855

Surrender of King John II of France at the Battle of Poitiers, 19 September 1356, during the Hundred Years War (1337-1453). Date: 1356

Icelandic gerfalcon, 1759 (oil on canvas)
3086967 Icelandic gerfalcon, 1759 (oil on canvas) by German School, (18th century); 74.5x57 cm; Livrustkammaren (The Royal Armoury), Stockholm, Sweden; German, out of copyright

Asian culture devices and products, wood engravings, published in 1897
Asian culture devices and products: 1 + 10) Dance staff of the Toba Batak people from Sumatra; 2) Ancestral figure from Nias (Indonesia); 3) Weaving board of the Ainu (Japan); 4 + 17

Non nobis, Domine
Ruslan Bolgov (Axe)

Freddy Portrait 2
Petri Damstén

Promoting the Latest Fashions
The latest in women's fashion - coats and suits available from Kenneth Durward and Smee's. Date: 1932

Armour. Gauntlet. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883
Armour. Gauntlet. Gloves of metal plates which protected the hand. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019

Types ofantique armour
Types of antique armour - 1. roundel (shield), 2. target, 3. lead mallet used by archers, 4. iron mace used by cavalry, 5. black bill in armoury of Canterbury Town Hall, 6

Champion entering Westminster Hall, coronation 1821
Coronation of George IV showing the North view of Westminster Hall, with a representation of the champion entering through the triumphal arch. Date: 1821

New Years Day Festivities in Hong Kong (engraving)
1038662 New Years Day Festivities in Hong Kong (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Years Day Festivities in Hong Kong)

Arms from the Prince of Waless Indian Collection (engraving)
1602376 Arms from the Prince of Waless Indian Collection (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arms from the Prince of Waless Indian Collection)

Some Incidents of a Debutantes First Drawing-Room (engraving)
1604411 Some Incidents of a Debutantes First Drawing-Room (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Some Incidents of a Debutantes First Drawing-Room)

The British in Egypt (litho)
1042057 The British in Egypt (litho) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: The British in Egypt)

Running the Gauntlet, a Christmas Sketch in a West London Thoroughfare (litho)
1606919 Running the Gauntlet, a Christmas Sketch in a West London Thoroughfare (litho) by Hurst, Hal (b.1865); Private Collection; (add.info.: Running the Gauntlet)

Gothic mitten gauntlet, c. 1450 (steel)
490853 Gothic mitten gauntlet, c.1450 (steel) by Italian School, (15th century); 30.2x10.8 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance

Iwai Kumesaburo in the Role of Lady Tomoe, 1797. Creator: Utagawa Kunimasa
Iwai Kumesaburo in the Role of Lady Tomoe, 1797

Party of falconers near river, c. 1798 / 1801. Creator: Utagawa Toyohiro
Party of falconers near river, c. 1798/1801. Women wearing trousers

Mitten Gauntlet for the Right Hand, Innsbruck, c. 1530/40. Creator: Jorg Seusenhofer
Mitten Gauntlet for the Right Hand, Innsbruck, c. 1530/40

Mitten Gauntlet for the Left Hand, Augsburg, 1524 with some restoration

Clawed Arm Defense, Italy, mid-19th century in the early 17th centlury style

Gauntlet from a Tournament Garniture of a Hapsburg Prince, Augsburg, 1571

Justitia (Justice) from Los Honores, Flanders, 1525 / 32. Creators: Unknown
Justitia (Justice) from Los Honores, Flanders, 1525/32. Presumably after a design by Bernard van Orley. Top left corner and center of lower section possibly produced at the workshop of Pieter van

Fingered Gauntlet for the Left Hand, Landshut, c. 1535 / 40. Creator: Wolfgang Grosschedel
Fingered Gauntlet for the Left Hand, Landshut, c. 1535/40

Gauntlet for the Left Hand, Milan, 1575 / 90. Creator: Lucio Piccinino
Gauntlet for the Left Hand, Milan, 1575/90

Pair of Mitten Gauntlets, Spain, c. 1500 / 20. Creator: Unknown
Pair of Mitten Gauntlets, Spain, c. 1500/20

Pair of Dueling Gauntlets, Nuremberg, 1580 / 1600. Creator: Unknown
Pair of Dueling Gauntlets, Nuremberg, 1580/1600

Mitten Gauntlet for the Right Hand, Nuremberg, c. 1540 / 50. Creator: Unknown
Mitten Gauntlet for the Right Hand, Nuremberg, c. 1540/50

Fingered Gauntlet for the Right Hand, Augsburg, c. 1550 / 60. Creator: Unknown
Fingered Gauntlet for the Right Hand, Augsburg, c. 1550/60

Fingered Gauntlet for the Right Hand, Nuremberg, c. 1600 / 20. Creator: Unknown
Fingered Gauntlet for the Right Hand, Nuremberg, c. 1600/20

Fingered Gauntlet for the Left Hand, Nuremberg, c. 1600 / 20. Creator: Unknown
Fingered Gauntlet for the Left Hand, Nuremberg, c. 1600/20

Mitten Gauntlet for the Right Hand, Augsburg, c. 1540. Creator: Unknown
Mitten Gauntlet for the Right Hand, Augsburg, c. 1540

Boys Fingered Gauntlet for the Left Hand, Brunswick, c. 1560 / 80. Creator: Unknown
Boys Fingered Gauntlet for the Left Hand, Brunswick, c. 1560/80

Mitten Gauntlet for the Right Hand, Nuremberg, c. 1530. Creator: Unknown
Mitten Gauntlet for the Right Hand, Nuremberg, c. 1530

Pair of Mitten Gauntlets, Europe, probably 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Pair of Mitten Gauntlets, Europe, probably 19th century

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"Gauntlet: A Journey through Time and Culture" Step into the world of "gauntlet, " a term that encompasses various aspects of history, art, and tradition. From the Mughal Empire to falconry displays, clipper ships to antique armor, this word has left its mark in diverse realms. In the grand courts of Jahangir and his father Akbar, the gauntlet symbolized power and authority. As depicted in the Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, verso: ca. , it was a testament to their regal stature. Moving forward in time, we encounter the Burrell General Purpose Traction Engine TA369 Red Gauntlet. This magnificent machine exemplifies innovation and progress during an era when steam engines revolutionized transportation. Falconry enthusiasts proudly display their skills with gauntlets on hand while showcasing these majestic birds of prey. Whether it's showing off or feeding them tenderly as seen in Falconry: Showing Off and Falconry: Feeding respectively, these gloves serve both practical and aesthetic purposes. The concept of protection takes center stage with metal mesh gloves used for safety during dangerous tasks. Freddy Portrait 2 captures this essence perfectly by highlighting how individuals rely on such gear for their well-being. But let us not forget fashion's influence. Promoting the latest trends is another role played by gauntlets throughout history. Just like models flaunting cutting-edge designs on catwalks today, our ancestors showcased fashionable accessories back then too. Stepping further back into time reveals ancient warriors donning armored gauntlets for battle readiness. The Armour Gauntlet engraving from Museo Militar (1883) offers a glimpse into this formidable aspect of warfare. Even coronations were not exempt from gauntlet symbolism; champions entering Westminster Hall during King George IV's 1821 coronation wore these protective gloves as they prepared to face challenges ahead. Lastly, we delve into Roman history, where the game of Pila involved a follis inflated ball.