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Eirikr the Eager

That certainly is a beautiful piece, though I’m looking more for sources that describe what bothgenders wore, where they wore it, and how much of it was worn.

Eirikr the Eager

Thanks Sean, much appreciated.

Eirikr the Eager

Hi All, I haven’t posted here in a while

I’m looking for any pointers to good sources for Merovingian clothing (men’s and women’s) as well as a source for what jewellery/adornments were worn by both men and women.

Any help would be appreciated.

Eirikr the Eager

I'm both very glad, and very sorry I came across this thread late.

You had a wonderful collection there.

Eirikr the Eager

I came across this place.

http://www.soundworldinstruments.com/product/MEDR

Which has these:

Eirikr the Eager

Like this?

I didn't wear it in combat - mines over stuffed and definitely would dull shots. Also becuase it would be knocked off the helm.

Eirikr the Eager

Oh, I think a rookie musician is going to be part of the problem, at least for awhile. I'll add a pic of the bell tonight once I get home.

Cutting my own reeds could be an interesting project. I'll have to look into that.

Eirikr the Eager

Thanks Steerpike. You've put my mind at ease.

Now to look for reeds.

Eirikr the Eager

I've recently acquired a replica of a shawm or cortel (the seller was not clear which it was). It's made of a plastic-ish material by Musisca Ltd. ~1980. My question is about the bell - which is sealed (Pic to follow). Should it be like this? Do you think it would be playable? The seller said yes, b...

Eirikr the Eager

the garnets themselves were not 'crosshatched', there was a foil backing that was stamped with that design into it. There is still confusion as to how the dies were made on such a small scale with such precision. Here is a link that you can see the gold foil backing still in place. http://www.staff...

Eirikr the Eager

Excellent work. I'm very much looking forward to reading your paper.

Eirikr the Eager

Here are a few more. slightly earlier style.

Eirikr the Eager

Bump.

Only a couple of days to go.

Eirikr the Eager

DIBS!

I've been looking for a copy of this for a long time.

PM sent

Eirikr the Eager

darksole03 wrote:Is this just 1 hand?

Nope, as per the pic, 8 fingers and 2 thumbs.

Eirikr the Eager

Hi All, For auction are the finger plates as seen in the attached pic (measurement is in cm). 16 gauge mild steel (some surface rust - worst cases are shown in pic) made by Armour and Castings. Payment via Paypal (all fees paid by me). Will post International. Postage cost to be finalised after auct...

Eirikr the Eager

Hi Hal,

I'll see what I can do when the weather gets warmer and the day light is longer

I meant to send you an email letting you know that the stake had arrived safely.

Eirikr the Eager

Hi All,

I've just received Halberds Sabaton tool.

I have nothing but praise for Halberd and his gear.

Communication was excellent, the stake is as described and well made. Packaging was great and he included a bonus tool and How-To instructions.

Buy from him with confidence.

Eirikr the Eager

That's a really great look.

Eirikr the Eager

Hi Hal,

I noticed that you have international postage listed up there. Does that mean you now can post to Australia? please,please,please,please

If so, how much for a sabaton stake + Postage?

Eirikr the Eager

Tasha,

You are brilliant.

Eirikr the Eager

That's pretty damned good! http://lh6.ggpht.com/_RmZ8seYJV-4/Sf7WJM6fVNI/AAAAAAAAAhw/V7ATR1FyUXI/s512/WKK_Burgundian_gown_pieces.jpg I'm always amused when we find pictures of extant garments, and can see that they pieced in all sorts of scraps to finish it with. :lol: Hi Alcyoneus, What's the sour...

Eirikr the Eager

Also depends where from you wish to portray. Rondel and Bollock are safe bets. The baselard is more region specific.

It's been talked about here on the Archive before. Give the search option a go.

Eirikr the Eager

That is very cool.

Eirikr the Eager

Excellent work! They certainly have the look.

Eirikr the Eager

I cast tokens from pewter that mimic coins.

If you want good quality reproduction coins, I second Jehan.

Eirikr the Eager

Nice work. Thanks for the step by step pics.

I've always been slightly confused by that sort of costume, but you're making it look easy.

Eirikr the Eager

Many thanks Doug

Eirikr the Eager

I doubt it could be done. Otherwise restaurants would be suing newspapers for bad reviews and associated loss of business.

Eirikr the Eager

Mind you, we don't have many Drop Bears in Tasmania.

The Tassie Devils have eaten most of them.

Eirikr the Eager

If the box is below him, what good is a drop-bear... Everyone knows koala are lazy. Koalas aren't Drop Bears. Koalas are placid and furry creatures who will quietly contemplate life through a haze of eucalyptus induced high. Drop Bears have razor sharp, 10cm claws that can take your arm off at the ...

Eirikr the Eager

I'll echo what the others have said.

Get better and relax a bit. Your skill and personal ethics as a production armourer will be greatly missed.

From a +1 Happy Customer.

Eirikr the Eager

I actually think the descriptions of his actions meet a good bit of the definition. I also did not call him a psychopath, I said psychopathy (which is used interchangeably with sociopathy) is what comes to mind when I see recounts of his interactions with others. I have never met him, nor interacte...

Eirikr the Eager

I just added moob to my spell check. :wink: :D You just made my day. So, putting aesthetics aside, yes just for the moment, to talk about mechanical aspects of armour - if prominant moobs thins metal would any combatant want to wear armour that was inferior in protective ability? And if they did th...

Eirikr the Eager

1. Breast plates that have separate bulges for each breast are not practical. One thing you missed out Lucas was the "moobs" ability to capture a blow and direct it towards the centre of the chest rather then direct it away. A question for you Hal (and other armourers) if something like the attatch...

Re: Looking for sources for Merovingian soft kit and bling

Re: Looking for sources for Merovingian soft kit and bling

Looking for sources for Merovingian soft kit and bling

Re: Selling my Armour Book Collection

Re: Shawm/Cortel help needed.

Re: Xpost: Need ideas for a orle.

Re: Shawm/Cortel help needed.

Re: Shawm/Cortel help needed.

Shawm/Cortel help needed.

Re: Jewelry Find

Re: Charles VI Pourpoint: paper session at Leeds in July

Bump

Re: Yeah

Auction - fingerplates for gauntlets - Ended

Review - Halberds sabaton stake