Erik Schmid had it listed on his website (Parks Lane perhaps?) as happening in Feb. I am interested in swinging by there while I am on vacation but have no idea what/when/where/how.
Anyone have a better idea?
Fritz
need info on UK armour fair that is coming up
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"February 17, 2002 - The Nineteenth Park Lane Arms Fair. The Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square, London, England; open to public 10:00 am - 4:30 pm. Contact David Oliver; Pennystane; Church Lane; Thropton nr. Morpeth; Northumberland NE65 7JB; UNITED KINGDOM; telephone 01669 620618. A few medieval swords will almost always turn up at this event."
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The first time I went there was a significant amount of armour (1982). The second time (~1992) there was almost none. I think that it is hit or miss, but there are some high end dealers that show up with good stuff - and the magazine is actually not bad to have anyway. If I were anywhere near there I would stop by.
Good luck.
If you find any armour you don't want, you could tell me about it
Wade
Good luck.
If you find any armour you don't want, you could tell me about it
Wade
Ivar here,
I attended six of them in the early '80s. Rather like a large gun show in the US except the tables are largely covered with swords of various vintages. The contents do vary from show to show. One show had dozens of Schiavonas. The next had few. It often depends on what is hot with the collectors.
My experience was that there was generally some, but not many bits of armour for sale from one show to the next. Of course it is a good place to learn where all the antique dealers who specialize in antique weapons and armour are located.
Another good thing about attending is that you can very often handle the pieces for sale. It generally helps if you are dressed well, (coat and tie), ask politely, and put on cotton gloves before handling the item. You can get to hold and examine some pieces that could well be one dispaly in a museum. One I particularly remember was a rapier from 1570 with a hilt worked with inlated gold and blue enamel. If you are in London during the fair, go.
Ivar Hakonarson
I attended six of them in the early '80s. Rather like a large gun show in the US except the tables are largely covered with swords of various vintages. The contents do vary from show to show. One show had dozens of Schiavonas. The next had few. It often depends on what is hot with the collectors.
My experience was that there was generally some, but not many bits of armour for sale from one show to the next. Of course it is a good place to learn where all the antique dealers who specialize in antique weapons and armour are located.
Another good thing about attending is that you can very often handle the pieces for sale. It generally helps if you are dressed well, (coat and tie), ask politely, and put on cotton gloves before handling the item. You can get to hold and examine some pieces that could well be one dispaly in a museum. One I particularly remember was a rapier from 1570 with a hilt worked with inlated gold and blue enamel. If you are in London during the fair, go.
Ivar Hakonarson