Gothic Gorget
Product number:
70963
Product information "Gothic Gorget"
German, 15th C.
Tower of London, England (Wallace Collection).
14 gauge steel.
The design for this gorget is based on a medieval armor model on display in the Tower of London from the 15th century, circa 1480. The original was crafted by Matthes Deutsch, a German armorer based out of the ducal residence of Landshut. Matthes Deutsch was commissioned to make armors for several prominent dukes of Bavaria, such as Friedrich III and Johann of Saxony. While most of Deutsch's medieval armor appears relatively simple and undecorated, his ability to produce complexe yet refined designs redered him as one of the most sought after smiths of his time. His surviving works are on display in museums throughout the world.
Tower of London, England (Wallace Collection).
14 gauge steel.
The design for this gorget is based on a medieval armor model on display in the Tower of London from the 15th century, circa 1480. The original was crafted by Matthes Deutsch, a German armorer based out of the ducal residence of Landshut. Matthes Deutsch was commissioned to make armors for several prominent dukes of Bavaria, such as Friedrich III and Johann of Saxony. While most of Deutsch's medieval armor appears relatively simple and undecorated, his ability to produce complexe yet refined designs redered him as one of the most sought after smiths of his time. His surviving works are on display in museums throughout the world.
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