Fact-checking "1850s self defense gloves"

Did Victorian ladies wear these to stay safe on the streets of London?

There are a lot of photos on social media that are given an exciting historical context but lack any evidence of their authenticity. One example of this is the picture below, which is described as a self defense tool for women in the 1850s. The photo shows a pair of gloves, possibly of leather, with tiny metal claws affixed to the tips. The leather is o…