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Gerhard von Liebau

Thanks for the compliment!

http://history.chess.free.fr/first-european.htm

Gerhard von Liebau

Glad you fancy them, Uilliam! I can do $25 shipped for the lantern. That's what I paid for it sans shipping, and it's brand new. Cheers.

-Gerhard

Gerhard von Liebau

And paid, Lord Dietrich!

Gerhard von Liebau

Whew... Well, after four months of sales, that does it. Nothing to see here... Cheers!

Gerhard von Liebau

Usama wrote at the end of the 12th century, but was an old man by then and died in obscurity as Saladin's power waxed. Usama probably had most of his combat experience in the period of the 1130s-1150s, and his work is full of reminiscence. For the fellow to have been beat up on the mail it seems sur...

Gerhard von Liebau

Mike F wrote:FYI: It'll never look right.

I'd argue that the examples shown in this thread are "right enough" to be considered freaking amazing.

-Gerhard

Gerhard von Liebau

I've always thought it would be interesting to try making a suit like this using wire framework, paper mache, plaster and paint. Just a thought.

-Gerhard

Gerhard von Liebau

That's not true, at all. Low German was primarily used in Northern Germany and the Netherlands during the middle ages (and the dialect was Middle Low German) and was not used much for writing. In fact, one of the only major literary works of the Middle Ages in Middle Low German was the Sachsenspiege...

Gerhard von Liebau

I'm assuming Folric already looked there, since he found the long list of names from 1240. If you're looking for a noble surname I wouldn't go with most (or possibly any) of the options shown on the page. They're generally the sorts of names you'd find with urban folk, and those among the working cl...

Gerhard von Liebau

Payments for both orders above have been received! Will be shipped before the week's out.

-Gerhard

Gerhard von Liebau

Names appropriate for 1240 would be useful for the period in question. The major transition in German surnames began in the later 11th century when many of the principalities started to follow more feudal hierarchies during the Investiture Conflict, in the face of the weakening German Kingdom. Then,...

Gerhard von Liebau

Hello folks, Here I've got a series of pottery, glassware and some other random goods for sale. All of the items are ready to use and have been properly crafted to handle food and drink safely. Every purchase will have shipping quoted individually so if you are interested in something state which it...

Gerhard von Liebau

Glad stuff's showing up in a timely manner, folks. Still a few items for sale!

-Gerhard

Gerhard von Liebau

Not at all... It's good to get paid for your time, though I'd contend that most professional armorers could make these spaulders in about two hours. Compare them to these spring stainless 'butterfly' spaulders offered by Stonekeep, which involve complex shaping on the top lames: http://www.stonekeep...

Gerhard von Liebau

Very similar proposal/question here: http://forums.armourarchive.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=170819 Bottom line is that out of real metal it will cost at least several thousand dollars from any reputable armorer, and will be heavier than you'd ever want a cosplay costume to be. It's not impossibl...

Gerhard von Liebau

Those look nice, but my question is this... $15 of these: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Lion-Head-2x-Brass-Ring-Dresser-Drawer-Cabinet-Door-Pull-Handle-Set-Lot-/321377033441?pt=Architectural_Garden&hash=item4ad3905ce1 + six un-hammered pieces of mild steel, 18 rivets and six short leather straps.....

Gerhard von Liebau

Sold to the man without a coif!

Gerhard von Liebau

Gunnar, If you'll go back and look on Wednesday, May 14th I posted that I got called in to work and would not ship until today. I don't think I could do much more than that, unless if you expected me to individually PM half a dozen people that information. I'm sorry the package probably won't arrive...

Gerhard von Liebau

I'm doubting it, Gunnar. To ship everything priority would have required everyone's shipping costs to be $3-5 higher than my quotes - I don't believe I ever said I was shipping Priority, just USPS insured. My first Paypal payments hit my bank on Thursday and I had no time to get to the Post Office t...

Gerhard von Liebau

Everything sold in this thread except for the gambeson has been shipped. Mostly Standard Shipping (approx. week to ship) but a couple of the smaller packages went priority. Everything is insured for the total spent INCLUDING shipping costs. If anyone doesn't receive their packages within a timely ma...

Gerhard von Liebau

I'm not going to any events at all, 'tis why I'm selling all of my stuff. :p

Gerhard von Liebau

It is still for sale.

Gerhard von Liebau

John has paid for the two Greek helmets.

Gerhard von Liebau

It's center pole and ropes, no wall poles.

-Gerhard

Gerhard von Liebau

Hey guys, I have boxes for all of the current orders. I got called in to work for the next two days so it's looking like I'll be able to package them up over the weekend and ship Monday. Cheers!

Gerhard von Liebau

C. Gadda has paid for the conical! Will be shipped early next week. Cheers!

Gerhard von Liebau

Yes, everything still posted is available. I'm removing all sold items as payments are made.

Gerhard von Liebau

John, how've you been? That I will have to check into. It shouldn't be so expensive that it's unjustifiable, but it'll probably be in the $50 range for shipping both. I can kinda scissor the two together within the packaging to prevent them taking much extra space, so the package shouldn't be "overs...

Gerhard von Liebau

Hey guys. Both want a pair of shoes and a hat! Uilliam, I'll do $60 for you on the shoes. The shoes and hats can both pack into small(ish) packages so we'll go with $12 shipping/insurance for each of you. So $92 for Uilliam and $57. Doing all of this estimation has made me think on how many hundreds...

Gerhard von Liebau

"I'll try..." Like one of my old bosses used to say, "my ball, my game." Personally I take issue with dibs because more often than not I don't receive the payments later - people back out after they don't commit to something in cold currency. Much more interested in dealing with folks who want to pa...

Gerhard von Liebau

Both payments confirmed. Thanks kindly, gents. Will be keeping everyone posted about postage!

-Gerhard

Gerhard von Liebau

Hey guys, both the knife and scissors should be able to ship in very small boxes. We'll call it $8 shipping on top of the prices for each (insurance and package prices taken into account). The scissors are a bit over 6" long, Klaus. Paypal info is stated above, somewhere: wisgliebau@yahoo.com Cheers!

Gerhard von Liebau

I'm not necessarily a fan of "dibs," folks. If you can't pay right now and know which day you will and are 100% certain that you want to, then you can state that and I'll try not sell the piece until then. Otherwise everything is up for grabs to those willing to complete the transaction. Thanks! -Ge...

Gerhard von Liebau

And received. Thank you kindly, sir! I'll be informing everyone of the day that that their orders ship and provide tracking/insurance #s. Cheers.

-Gerhard

Gerhard von Liebau

Hello folks, I have for sale a kettle helmet by Halberds that I painted with acrylics. It is best fit for a 23"-24" head, though wiggle room is available on either side of that. Very nice piece with sturdy leather suspension. $200. It will come with one of the wooden helmet stands shown in the pictu...

Re: FS: Many nice medieval goods!

Re: FS: Many nice medieval goods!

Re: FS: Many nice medieval goods!

ALL SOLD! Cheers.

Re: Owee

Re: Is something like this possible?

Re: Is something like this possible?

Re: 14th Century German Surnames

Re: 14th Century German Surnames

Re: FS: Medieval pottery, glassware, etc.

Re: 14th Century German Surnames

FS: Medieval pottery, glassware, etc.

Re: FS: Many nice 13th/14th C. clothes and accessories!

Re: Roman Lion Shoulders

Re: Is something like this possible?

Re: Roman Lion Shoulders

Re: FS: Many nice 13th/14th C. clothes and accessories!

Re: FS: Many nice 13th/14th C. clothes and accessories!

Re: FS: Many nice 13th/14th C. clothes and accessories!

Re: FS: Many nice 13th/14th C. clothes and accessories!

Re: FS: Red/White Midwest 12' Circle Pavilion

Re: FS: Red/White Midwest 12' Circle Pavilion

Re: FS: Halberds Kettle Helmet & 3 helmet stands

Re: FS: Red/White Midwest 12' Circle Pavilion

Re: FS: Many nice 13th/14th C. clothes and accessories!

Re: FS: Four LH quality helmets

Re: FS: Many nice 13th/14th C. clothes and accessories!

Re: FS: Four LH quality helmets

Re: FS: Many nice 13th/14th C. clothes and accessories!

Re: FS: Many nice 13th/14th C. clothes and accessories!

Re: FS: Many nice 13th/14th C. clothes and accessories!

Re: FS: Many nice 13th/14th C. clothes and accessories!

Re: FS: Many nice 13th/14th C. clothes and accessories!

Re: FS: Many nice 13th/14th C. clothes and accessories!

FS: Halberds Kettle Helmet