A pair of white stained brown men’s gloves, flesh side out, circa 1640 – 60 with integral gauntlet edged and lined with rose pink silk, and adorned with couched silver thread edging band further applied with purl wire coiling tendrils and foliage and raised satin stitched pansies in coloured silks, 30 cm long.
Part of the collection donated to the Livery in 1959 by the late Robert Spence.
Conserved 1995 – 1999 with help from the NHLF.
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A fine pair of embroidered men’s gauntlet gloves, circa 1615 – 25, of white doeskin stained buff, the gauntlets lined in salmon pink silk, worked in gold and silver purl wire and polished threads with griffins and camels, within arches and foliate scrolls, spangled with sequins, edged in silver and gold fringes with pink selvedge braid edge.
Part of the Collection donated to the Livery in 1959 by the late Robert Spence.
Conservation 1995 – 1999 sponsored by Past Master John Gardner.
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A pair of white stained cream doeskin leather gloves, circa 1600 – 1610, suede side up, with separately worked gauntlets with C scrolls, sunflower and carnations, in variously patterned couched gold threads, (the gold thread wrapped over a yellow silk core) with some blue floss silk detailing, three similarly worked gusset bands, edged in gold fringing spangled with sequins, lined in brown silk, decoratively couched roundel nand foliate bands outline the thumb, elongated fingers with delicately stitched seams, 33cm long excluding fringing.
Part of the Collection donated to the Livery in 1959 by the late Robert Spence, also named in Connoisseur vol 55, p.90, fig 12, October 1919 with an illustration of one of these gloves, where they are described as French. Also illustrated in ‘Gloves’ by Valerie Cumming, p.24. They are similar in style to catalogue number 23371.
Conservation 1995 – 1999 sponsored by the Trustees in memory of Past Master John Gratwick, one of the original Trustees – ‘The Gratwick Glove’.
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A pair of men’s white stained buff suede leather gloves, circa 1620 – 40, with integral gauntlet edged in raised gold purl wire and sequins with small lily repeats, edged and lined in crimson silk with two crimson silk tabs to the sides, the elongated fingers and seams edged in raised gold thread in double chain stitch, the knuckles with couched gold thread whorls, 37 cm long.
Part of the Collection donated to the Livery in 1959 by the late Robert Spence.
Conserved 1995 – 1999 with help from the NHLF.
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A pair of gloves, circa 1650 –70, of white leather dyed dark brown, flesh side out, with narrow angular gauntlet separately worked and applied, lined in pink silk, the gauntlets of elaborate gold and silver strip, forming large three dimensional medallions and florets, edged in gold fringing, 30 cm long.
Part of the Collection donated to the Livery in 1959 by the late Robert Spence.
Conserved 1995 –1999 with help from NHLF.
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An unusual pair of dark brown/aubergine ladies mittens. Probably English, late 17th century, of sheepskin leather, flesh side out, lined with remains of sheep fleece, with crudely stitched side seams, pointed finger guards, the finger slits below edged in white leather, the uppers applied with raised silver thread scrolling motifs, worked over parchment mounts. These are rare as they represent a form of comfortable non formal domestic mitten which so rarely survives.
Part of the Collection donated to the Livery in 1959 by the late Robert Spence.
Conserved 1995 – 1999 with help from the NHLF.
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A fine ribbon trimmed glove, circa 1660 –80, wrist length of white doeskin, the hand section suede side up, the integral gauntlet showing the reverse, with pinked, scalloped edging and slashed stripes through which various shades and sizes of green ribbon and gauzes are threaded, the upper hand and fingers trimmed with ribbon rosettes, the whole adorned with decorative pinked/slashed patterns to aid ventilation, elongated fingers, 24 cm long. See ‘Gloves’ by Valerie Cumming p.32 for an illustration, also Connoisseur, October 1919, volume 55, p.90 figure 13 where the glove is described as French.
Part of the Collection donated to the Livery in 1959 by the late Robert Spence.
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An embroidered gauntlet panel circa 1600, inset with satin panels embroidered with kingfishers and cranes within lavish couched silver and gold thread borders with raised floss silk florets and pea pods of couched silver and shaded green silk threads which open, the eight green tabs embroidered with moss green foliage and edged in spangled fringes, 36 cm long overall.
Part of the Collection donated to the Livery in 1959 by the late Robert Spence.
Conserved in 1995 – 1999 with help from NHLF.
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A pair of large brown suede leather gloves, probably for military or falconry purposes, 17th century, of heavy buff leather with wide integral, curving gauntlet which reaches past the elbows, no adornments, over-stitched seams 57cm long.
Part of the Collection donated to the Livery in 1959 by the late Robert Spence.
Conserved 1995 – 1999 with help from NHLF.
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A single embroidered leather glove circa 1620 – 40, of white kid dyed grey, suede side uppermost, with integral gauntlet edged and lined in pink silk, trimmed with silver fringing, embroidered in split stitch in pink and yellow floss silks a pair of birds, red and blue coloured raised purl wire blossoms and gold strip quivers and stylised gold purl blooms with gold strip stems, elongated fingers and thumb with wrong sides together stab stitched, 32 cm long. See ‘Royal and Historic Gloves and Shoes’ by W.B.Redfern, published by Methuen, 1904 p.50 for a similar pair.
Part of the Collection donated to the Livery in 1959 by the late Robert Spence.
Conserved 1995 – 1999 with help from the NHLF.
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An unusual ladies elbow-length gauntlet glove, the embroidered gauntlet circa 1600 – 1620 of white stained grey leather doeskin flesh side up, the separately applied linen gauntlet worked in buttonhole stitch with vividly coloured carnations and leaves, couched silk and gold threads form bunches of grapes, plaits of gold thread form linking tendrils, 39cm long.
The gauntlet is of a type of English domestic embroidery found as cuffs on women’s jackets and bodices – see the V & A collection – Margaret Laton’s bodice. The gauntlet could have been made in this form or could have been added to a long glove in the later 17th Century when long gloves were more popular.
Part of the Collection donated to the Livery in 1959 by the late Robert Spence.
Conserved 1995 – 1999 with help from the NHLF.
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A pair of purple knitted silk ladies gloves, probably Italian, late 17th century, elbow length, worked in gold with repeats of stylised beasts and flower stems, 35 cm long.
Part of the Collection donated to the Livery in 1959 by the late Robert Spence.
Conservation 1995 – 1999 sponsored by Bennett Safetywear Ltd.
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A pair of crimson silk knitted gloves, probably Italian, late 17th century, finely worked in fine stocking stitch with self-coloured patterns of pots of blooms and stars, with fleur de lys, stars and banding in raised silver thread, openings to thumbs and first two fingers, possibly for anointing with holy oils or water, 44 cm long.
Part of the Collection donated to the Livery in 1959 by the late Robert Spence.
Conserved 1995 – 1999 with help from the NHLF.
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A pair of knitted silk and gold thread ladies’ finger-less mittens, probably circa
1730 –50, with prominently inset thumb sections, the pointed finger guards lined with heavy silk and gold brocade fragments, 17 cm long.
Part of the Collection donated to the Livery in 1959 by the late Robert Spence.
Conserved 1955 – 1999 with help from NHLF.
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A pair of knitted crimson silk liturgical gloves, French or Italian professional embroidery, circa 1680 – 1700, with short angular gauntlets lined in crimson damask silk, and lavishly embroidered overall with file and frise gold strapwork, purl wire foliage and buds, applied over the knuckles with Clavis cross within a circle of eternity.
Part of the Collection donated to the Livery in 1959 by the late Robert Spence.
Conserved 1995 – 1999 with help from the NHLF
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A pair of knitted silk liturgical gloves, 19th century, machine knitted with earlier 18th century gold braid gauntlet edging and gold embroidered silk roundels, 27 cm long.
Part of the Collection donated to the Livery in 1959 by the late Robert Spence.
Conserved 1995 – 1999 with help from NHLF.
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An embroidered glove of red knitted silk, probably liturgical, probably English, first half 17th century with wide low gauntlet of gold embroidered and couched thread flowerheads with looped and couched petals, chain stitched lozenges, large single tassel to one side, 24 cm long.
Part of the Collection donated to the Livery in 1959 by the late Robert Spence.
Conserved 1995 – 1999 with help from NHLF
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A pair of knitted cream silk and silver thread liturgical gloves, probably 1720 –50, the gauntlets lined in cream silk, and worked with silver birds and beasts with black eyes, Maltese crosses, stylised Maltese crosses to the knuckles, the fingers outlined in plaits of silver thread, 28 cm long.
Part of the Collection donated to the Livery in 1959 by the late Robert Spence.
Conservation 1995 – 1999 sponsored by Past Master Malcolm Penney.
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A pair of knitted crimson silk liturgical gloves, probably Italian, second half of 17th century, the gauntlets knitted in contrasting gold with repeat medallions and diagonal slashes, the thumb, knuckles and fingers all embroidered in heavy gold thread, with IHS within flame burst medallion to the centre, 27 cm long.
Part of the Collection donated to the Livery in 1959 by the late Robert Spence.
Conserved 1995 – 1999 with help from the NHLF.
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A pair of knitted crimson silk liturgical gloves, probably Italian, late 17th century, the gauntlets knitted with gold florets on a silver ground, an IHS medallion over the knuckles, gold knitted flame effect bands over the fingers, 25 cm long.
Part of the Collection donated to the Livery in 1959 by the late Robert Spence.
Conserved 1995 – 1999 with help from the NHLF.
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An unusual pair of crochet crimson silk and silver thread men’s gloves, circa 1660, worked in horizontal stripes, the fingers and thumb worked in the round with no seams, with gauntlet of broad silver bobbin lace with repeat clover leaves and scalloped bobbin outer edge, 30 cm long.
Part of the Collection donated to the Livery in 1959 by the late Robert Spence.
Conserved 1995 – 1999 with help from the NHLF.
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A pair of knitted cotton and embroidered gloves, mid-late 17th century, embroidered in crimson silks and silver threads with angular bands and small curling tendrils, 27 cm long, Although these are inventoried as 19th century and appeared in Connoisseur in 1919, p.87 as ‘Eastern European, Greek work’, the design and colour suggests to KTB Italian mid 17th century. The cardinal-pink silks suggest a liturgical use.
Part of the Collection donated to the Livery in 1959 by the late Robert Spence.
Conservation 1995 – 1999 sponsored by Liveryman Ralph Waggett.
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A single knitted silk glove, probably Italian, second half of 17th century, of pale green silk and gold threads, lined with matching plain silk fabric, with slightly angular gauntlet knitted with gold diagonal bands and medallions (similar to 23407), and IHS emblem within flame medallion, narrow gilt stripes to the fingers, 25 cm long, applied with two red wax seals which appear to be papal seals, possibly denoting that this glove may have been worn by a Pope.
Part of the Collection donated to the Livery in 1959 by the late Robert Spence.
Conserved 1995 – 1999 with help from NHLF.
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A knitted liturgical men’s glove, second half 17th century, of yellow silk/cotton mix embellished with gold thread, angular gauntlet with small repeats within specially shaped gauntlet borders, large crucifix within octagonal medallion which is also outlined in gold chain stitch, gold embroidery also outlines the fingers and thumb, the gauntlet is lined in pale yellow silk, the edges and ‘bracelet’ are trimmed with gold stip and scallop form bobbin lace, 30 cm long. The original colour of the glove was purple but light damage and soiling have caused the dye to change colour.
Part of the Collection donated to the Livery in 1959 by the late Robert Spence.
Conserved 1995 – 1999 with help from the NHLF.
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Pair of knitted liturgical silk men’s gloves, late 17th – early 18th century, probably Italian, knitted in lime green, pale pink and silver-gilt thread, on a cream ground with details in mauve, yellow and blue, with large central imperial crown above a cruciform and IHS symbol, chalices, ladders and thorny boughs, the colourful upper section bearing the initials AN, the colourful lower section with LIS, N, AVX, the rear gauntlet with BJ, ASA A, below the thumb is a golden heart pierced with arrows and the initials IE, SUSC, ORDIS, ME, Y, both gloves bearing the same initials, but one with the letters reversed in the upper section of the gloves, edged in silver bobbin lace.
Part of the Collection donated to the Livery in 1959 by the late Robert Spence.
Conserved 1995 – 1999 with help from NHLF.
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A pair of men’s liturgical knitted blue silk gloves, circa 1768, hand knitted and lined in ivory damask silk with small repeats of clovers within a lattice, embroidered in raised silver thread with honeysuckle tendrils and pineapples, crucifixes to the knuckles, the gauntlets edged in elaborate silver bobbin lace bands, 27 cm long.(Both inscribed in ink 1768).
Part of the Collection donated to the Livery in 1959 by the late Robert Spence.
Conserved 1995 – 1999 with help from NHLF.
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A pair of men’s knitted silk gloves, probably Italian, early 18th century, lined in plain ivory silk/linen, knitted in stocking stitch with an ivory ground scrolling carnations, tulips and angular scrolling foliage, small birds and beasts, in green, two shades of pink, vivid blue and yellow, shaped curved openings, 28 cm long. See Connoisseur, vol 55, //October 1919, p.38 fig 5 illustrating the collection of Mr Robert Spence.
Part of the Collection donated to the Livery in 1959 by the late Robert Spence.
Conserved 1995 – 1999 with help from NHLF.
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A pair of knitted silk/cotton elbow length finger-less ladies mittens, late 17th – early 18th century, with separately worked thumb section, the arm section knitted in the round, worked in pink and green with bold flowering plant sprouting carnations, honeysuckle amid small birds and the initials MX, RS, RM, RI M, the other hand initialled HN, PF, RI, M, blue zig-zag bracelet band and outer cuff band, the plain hand sections with seam at thumb and side, 32 cm long.(although one side of the hand has a fully cast off section, the upper half does not which suggests that they originally had peaked finger covers which were removed, adapted).
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A pair of ladies’ knitted mittens, probably Italian, early 18th century, unlined, knitted in silk/cotton mix in fine stocking stitch, with large carnation and pomegranate repeats in yellow, white and green on a pink lilac/ground, 37 cm long.
Part of the Collection donated to the Livery in 1959 by the late Robert Spence.
Conservation 1995 – 1999 sponsored by Past Master Margaret Linton.
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