The Armour Archive

Tom B.

Now we have another. Bob Charrette showed me this the other day. He thinks he snapped the pic at the Cleavland Museum of Art, but he's having trouble finding his notes. I would guess it to be from about 1400-1410. https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lDjwsxVDU_4/Vg8kzpPvH_I/AAAAAAAAHWs/GSRfzk5Ktaw/s8...

Tom B.

Mac has some sketches:

viewtopic.php?f=1&t=177151&p=2703651&hi ... h#p2703651

Tom B.

Take a look at the info in this thread:

Breastplate and backplate overlap

Tom B.

Over the weekend at Days of Knights 2015 a Living History Timeline Event open to the public I was able to do some field tests of my own mail. I participated in an informal Deed of Arms / combat / armour / weapons display :D This presented me with the opportunity to try out a few different configurat...

Tom B.

I had linked to an image that Alcy posted, and I guess he took it down. I could find it somewhere else, but it's really better if it is not before our eyes unless we are discussing how to tell it's a fake. Part of me is pleased to do that, and part of me recoils at the prospect of educating the fak...

Tom B.

I put this new acquisition to use over the weekend at Days of Knights 2015. This is a Living History Timeline Event open to the public. I participated in an informal Deed of Arms / combat / armour / weapons display :D Here are a few photos: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ru-iIZ9sYqY/VhWP9g6ChII/...

Tom B.

Klaus the Red wrote:Are hooks available separately? My fauld needs closure.

Check out this thread

Tom B.

In light of this thread maybe Mart's thoughts on the mystery object, from inage #44 in the Thun Sketchbook. I originally posted about it in this thread: Thun Sketckbook Image #44 Here are the images for reference: https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-hc0zLW1jiGk/U3I74j9fcMI/AAAAAAAALPg/u-ZzO0rC4IY/s80...

Tom B.

In light of the images we have been finding in Mac's Gothic Codpiece thread maybe Mart was right. 2.What is the piece above and right of the bevor? Or below the back and breastplate? Forming the question in one way might lead one to think it's a chin cup, formed the other way it might be another typ...

Tom B.

Mac,

Could you tell us a bit about the quench media you use and how you came to use it?
It seems most of the time I only hear people talk of using water, various oils, or a brine solution.

Tom B.

Goll Ref_arm_1898

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Goll's PDF

How was this one listed in the Higgins' Sale?

Tom B.

That one is from Andrea Carloni's Flickr album for Museo Nazionale del Bargello https://www.flickr.com/photos/andrea_carloni/albums/72157653034136535 I think the sleeves, in my post above (burgundy velvet), are actually on display next to these. They are not in Andrea's photos which seems curious bu...

Tom B.

How do the legs go on over that? Still tie to the doublet? Ken, That is a great question, one that we don't really know the answer to what they did. I have been pointing to the same spots on my doublet. This means that I must fish the points through 2 layers of mail to get to the legs. After having...

Tom B.

I keep adding more examples to my Pinterest Board as i come across them. My Mail Sleeves Board Here are some of the latest adds (click on the above Pinterest Link for more info & bigger pics): https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/f9/76/dd/f976dd32b6bc6906cb445d92618a6d90.jpg https://s-media-cac...

Tom B.

There has been an 11th century geared calendar on my project wish list for over a decade. Well, that sounds like fun! Is there an an extant example of that?! I don't know of anything between the Antikythera mechanism and the De Dondi clock. It's clear that there must have been such gadgets. Giovann...

Tom B.

Mac wrote: There is a part of me that would be content to make locks full time.

Mac

I have always been drawn to locks, clocks and those sorts of gizmos. There has been an 11th century geared calendar on my project wish list for over a decade.

Tom B.

Wolf wrote:would make since for a foot soldier or a tourney fighter.

Yes, but he has a lance rest.

Tom B.

Thanks guys, it will be nice to meet up with you all again.
I am sure to bring as heavy a suit case as I can get away with since I am flying.

If I am lucky, there may even be room for a change of clothes or two

Tom B.

Chris Gilman wrote:The brayette and sleeve fit perfectly. Very nicely done.

Thanks for the feedback

Tom B.

Mac,
I sent you two other examples on Pinterest, one of which is the statue you mentioned.
I don't have time to post them now.

Here is the link to the scan of manuscript that the first Image you posted came from
http://digital.slub-dresden.de/werkansi ... /14388/14/

Tom B.

wcallen wrote:It is a good group Tom, I expect you would have fun here, and we would have fun with you. No pressure... but if you can find a way to sneak it in, go for it.

Wade

Looks like you can add me to the list after all

Tom B.

Has anyone got a side view of the Gwynn breastplate? This is the only pic I can find. https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fyc11hSrKvM/VgRciqmWwFI/AAAAAAAAHRc/4WrYF6pvxJU/s640-Ic42/SDC14912.JPG I checked the auction catalog, but with no luck. Like many of his best objects, this breast was sold privat...

Tom B.

I think this is the best I've ever been able to do. I sure would like to see its inner side. It is a bit short and squat, and it looks to me as though there should be something on the bottom, but, as has already been commented... Met6.29.12 121sm.jpg Guys this seems to be another one missing from m...

Tom B.

Some openings in the queue are now available - Delivery dates for new commissions start in April of 2016

Tom B.

Wow, that will be a good group to get into discussions with. There is a very slim chance I could make it, I am still holding out hope :) Unfortunately I am committed to a Living History event several days next week and at work the product I have been working on for the last 2 years starts production...

Tom B.

along the same line of thinking what is going on here?

This is also all over Pinterest

Tights of Ferdinand I Aragon made in 1490-1500 are in San Domenico Magiore, Photo - Villagomedievale.com

Tom B.

Hm- I didn't see Sallet drawings from Mac, but I did see those in Armadillo's post; Which look pretty good (only 4 plates?) Jan- I think the '3-plate' sallet in that link is very close to the direction I want to go! I like the idea of having that tail ridge be a Fold instead of a Weld. Thanks for t...

Tom B.

Tom, what was the purpose of the bishops mantle? Was it some sort of fashion with protection? It looks like a cape to me. Sorry, I thought I responded to your question a few days ago. :oops: The Archive or my phone must have eaten the post. :x Some of these were definitely used as protection by the...

Tom B.

I am Facebook friends with a bunch of those guys.
They certainly are a top notch group.
This is an annual event and they are actively trying to get more outside / international participation.

So if anyone is interested and thinks they have the kit to participate then by all means contact them.

Tom B.

SOLD I have a a slightly used brigandine for sale. I have only worn it once, it is a bit too small for me. Now that I have another of the appropriate size this one is up for sale. Plate and rivet patterns are based on extant example in the Royal Armouries in Leeds. Plates made from spring steel 0.8...

Tom B.

Hi Does anyone detail photo on the back of pauldron? - 1484 - 'armour for Archduke Sigismund von Tirol' (Lorenz Helmschmid), Augsburg, Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, Austria - https://www.flickr.com/photos/13973564@N07/2043060807 Try this Pinterest Search https://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=re...

Tom B.

Depending on the environment river finds can be amazingly well preserved. The problems I see is that because their 'restoration' the surface if not what it should be. It is sad that they did not take it somewhere to be appraised. Seeing how much the Bavarian Pair of Plates made it seems like who ev...

Tom B.

I will take it.
Sending you a PM

Tom B.

I have dealt with Stanislav twice for custom commissions and have been very happy with the results all the way around both times.

Re: Early articulated butt defenses

Re: Early articulated butt defenses

Re: How should a bascinet fit?

Re: Need some help on a breast/back

Re: Queue Is Open - Custom 6mm Riveted Mail

Re: Hinge Wiggle

Re: Craig Nadler brigandine on eBay

Re: Queue Is Open - Custom 6mm Riveted Mail

Re: Gothic codpiece?!

Re: Thun Sketchbook Image #44 discussion

Re: Dusting off the cobwebs

Re: Anyone have more pics of this sallet?

Re: Any extant examples of mail like this?

Re: Does this Brayette make my butt look big? :)

Re: Any extant examples of mail like this?

Re: Aumbry

Re: Aumbry

Re: Gothic codpiece?!

Re: Study Session 2015

Re: Does this Brayette make my butt look big? :)

Re: Gothic codpiece?!

Re: Study Session 2015

Re: What exactly is the chest-piece of the Churburg S18?

Re: What exactly is the chest-piece of the Churburg S18?

Re: Queue Is Full - Custom 6mm Riveted Mail

Re: Study Session 2015

Re: Rudolph II's hosen?

Re: Bascinet prototype and "can" or "house" construction

Re: New improved 6mm Mail Standards

Re: Photos of Italian tournament

Sold: Black Wool brigandine w/ 0.8mm heat treated plates

Re: my new armour

Re: Globose breastplate with hinged sides

Re: FS: Dark Brown Elk Hide

Re: Review: Mac-Stanislav