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Raimond

Thank you for that link. Unfortunately that The Plictho of Gioanventura Rosetti was written in 1548. I'm looking for a reference in the 1300's. I find it right nigh unto impossible that NO ONE prior to the 1500's noticed that iron (especially maille) turned leather black. I CAN buy that no one bothe...

Raimond

Hello all: I am currently researching a 14thC use of the leather dye (process) vinegaroon, some call leather black, AKA ye olde iron shavings or steel wool in a vat of vinegar. I cannot find any reference pre-1600. The best I can find is the use of Black Walnut hulls or Oak Galls. I have been though...

Raimond

PM me your email and i will send you some pix.

Raimond

Raimond, are you out of the 14c game, too, or just shifting focus? No I am still in. In fact we are going to try and do an event around July in California with the McFarlins. This is Bill's set. He doesn't enjoy the armouring part anymore and would like to cash out some of his investment in it. Hop...

Raimond

Thanks for looking. Unfortunately, I need to sell this is a complete kit, so it will not be parted.

@Eric: This is Bill's set and does not have the latin etching. You are thinking about my kit.

You can see pictures here:

http://www.bbfmcomputers.com/html/armor.html

Raimond

Have a complete set of late 14th C Armour for sale. Price $2000. All is made from mild steel by James River Armoury. It is being sold as a set and will not be pieced out. Is is made for a person 5'10" tall and 230lbs. The set includes: Globose Breastplate with brass trim Spaulders with brass trim Cu...

Raimond

Here is the new deal:

Armour, coins, bottle, and a price drop to $950 + shipping.

Raimond

A Christmas bump.

Raimond

The Great Bumpkin, Charlie Brown

Raimond

The deal is still on the table.

Complete harness
$100 in Coins
Leather Bottle

All for $1000 plus the shipping.

Almost worth buying and parting it out yourself and keeping the goodies and profit.

@MalcolmdeMoffat - pm sent.

Raimond

Doing the Bump. Aowww.

Raimond

No worries.

OK everyone..... deal still on the table.

Raimond

Russ: Let me know if you need any more detailed measurements.

Raimond

Russ! How are you? I think you would fit fine in the breast plate. You are about the same height as I.

Raimond

Buy the kit and get the legs modified. Dooooo iiiiiit.

Raimond

OK. The Earth is getting big in the window.

Buy this armour and you will get:

The Armour.
The $100 in coin from Jehan de Pelham (John McFarlin).
and I will now add:
1 Leather Bottle. Holds about 20 oz. Handmade by me, brewer's pitch lined.

Raimond

Well that is a hell of a thing for John to do. Thank you sir. All the armour plus $100 of coin.

Raimond

Shoulder
length 13"

Plus a close up of some of the etching on the arm.

Raimond

The greaves

Ankle - 12"
Calf - 15 1/4"
Back of calf from knee to ankle 10"

Arms
Wrist 9"
To elbow 10"
Bicep - 8" (1/2 circumference.)

Raimond

Here are individual pictures of each piece and some measurements.

Breastplate
From neck to bottom 15"
Across belly 24"

Leg
My inseam is 32"
Thigh 23"

Raimond

Sorry about the delay with more pics. Too many moving parts to get to it today. Tomorrow morning it will be done.

Raimond

I will post additional pictures and measurements tomorrow.

Raimond

I would like to keep the kit together, just because it works so well together.

Raimond

El bumpo.

Raimond

Sorry. forgot to mention. It is all mild.

Raimond

I am looking to part with a few items from my kit. All made by James River Armoury. This was some of his higher end stuff. Custom work for me. The cuisses and vambrace have a bone shape instead of the spade. Everything is trimmed in brass and eteched with scripture from the Book of Job. It has never...

Raimond

New items are now at the Compaignye Store! http://www.thecompaignyestore.com/html/haberdashery.html We have a few sundry items in pewter available. More will be added in a days. We will also be adding brass and silver items in the days to come, so check back often. Thanks for looking and even greate...

Raimond

I just got my gauntlets back from D'Antioche and all I can say is Dâ€™Antioche Rawks. I had purchased a set of 14c hourglass gauntlets from him a couple years back. At the 2007 Crossroads in Time, I broke a strap on the left gauntlet during the Deed of Arms. Not a show stopper, but a real nuisance. ...

Raimond

Dartaghan:

I'm glad you like it. Tell all your friends.

R.

Raimond

Just added new 2 new models. A larger necked 18oz and a 2 pint costrel.

Raimond

Try searching for "bark pit tanned."

Try this link to braintan.com aka Traditional Tanners. http://www.braintan.com/barktan/buying.htm. If they don't have the stufff, they may know where you can get it.

If you do find it, let me know.

Raimond

Boomlaor:

After a few hours, water will have a very mild pitch taste. If you put anything flavoured in it, the pitch taste is barely noticable.

I agree with Russ. I find it to be pleasant and not at all off-putting.

Raimond

Quantity edit and price drop.

I made another one and reduced the price to $70.

Raimond

Quantity edit. There are now three left.

Raimond

Da biddy bump.

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