A PAIR OF GILT-STEEL ARMGUARDS (BAZUBANDS) WITH MITTS, INDIA, LATE 17TH/EARLY 18TH CENTURY |

each of characteristic form with hinged inner-guard, featuring chiselled gilt foliate designs to centre and along borders, the interiors padded with red textile, mitts with external chain-mail with gilt lozenge design, open and en-suite padding to interior 

Both with some oxidisation to steel and associated erosion, the gilding in good condition mainly with some rubbing, interiors with worn textile lining and discoloration and remnants of adhesive near edges, probably a sign of later restoration, some of the lining of mitts frayed, interlinking chainmail of mitts with some discoloration, as viewed.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."