Collection Online as of February 7, 2023
c. 1580
Steel, flax cord, wooden handle
Rack: 36.3 cm (14 5/16 in.); Crank: 30.5 cm (12 in.); Gear housing: 10.8 cm (4 1/4 in.)
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance 1916.1728
210A Armor Court
The maker's mark says HW and may belong to Hans Wirsing, a craftsman from Nuremburg.
gear case inscribed with later owner's name: CW Siball, 1665
European Arms and Armor from the Cleveland Museum of Art (Long-term Loan). Birmingham Museum of Art (organizer) (July 1, 1993-July 1, 1995).
Armor Court Reinstallation. The Cleveland Museum of Art (organizer).