Chest ive been working on (more pics finaly added)

[Magnus The Black]

WOW! Dude..... WOW!

[Cap'n Atli]

How did you incise the decoration on the ring handles (given that they appear to be round rod)? Hot? Cold? Before bending and welding? After bending and welding?

I know how I might try it, but I usually just put in a hot twist in square stock (after knocking-down the corners) for grip, and I love the way your decorative elements add texture.

Really well done!

[fungi forge]

I did it with a blunt chisel and punch. It was cold and after formed and welded. And yes its out of round rod. It only took about 10 min to do both handels.

[Gerhard von Liebau]

Way to start a new obsession. As if we didn't have to contend enough with "armor porn" and "weapon envy".

Yeah, now you have grown men having wet dreams about your chest.

-Gregory

[Greenshield]

Great googly mooglies thats a wonderful piece!

I covet.

Greenshield

[Brandr]

Sean heres a pic of the original. I'll get you a picture of it without the wheels when i get some of the chaseing.
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Awesome work! Very impressive and inspiring.

Can you post some more information about the book you obtained the photo from? I am unfamiliar with that particular reference and would definitely like to look at it.

The example of a wheeled armor chest from a period source is very intriguing.

[FrauHirsch]

Excellent work!

-J

[fungi forge]

Brandr the book is "Medieval Decorative ironwork in England". Its by Jane Geddes and put out by the Society of Antiquaries of London

[Vermin]

Is it just me, or do the 2 padlocks on that look a good bit later than the chest?

I've worked on one almost identical to those, but they've all been from the 16-1700's.

[Cap'n Atli]

Brandr the book is "Medieval Decorative Ironwork in England". Its by Jane Geddes and put out by the Society of Antiquaries of London

I have a review of the book on Anvilfire at: http://www.anvilfire.com/bookrev/atli/M ... geddes.htm

(Anvilfire book reviews are at: http://www.anvilfire.com/bookrev/ )

Padlocks: Probably later substitutions, from their general pattern. It's hard to tell, though, since padlocks are so portable that their context is frequently muddled; and earlier styles have persisted for hundreds of years.

The original locks may have worn out, the keys might have been lost, or perhaps the verger's cousin was a locksmith that could use the business. Hasp systems allow for a lot of flexibility.

[fungi forge]

Is it just me, or do the 2 padlocks on that look a good bit later than the chest?

I've worked on one almost identical to those, but they've all been from the 16-1700's.

some of the ironwork was added in a later period.The padlock hasps and the corner straps are what i figured. Thay are different than the rest of the metal on it

[Cap'n Atli]

Sometimes, especially if valuables or sensitive records are contained in a chest, different people would hold different keys to the locks; a simple form of internal control to make sure no individual is lured into doing something untoward. The later locks and hasps may reflect a change in contents or procedures.

On the other claw, the wheels would make it a tempting target to roll out of the church and pry open at leisure. Maybe the wheels are a later accretion like the locks and hasps?

[fungi forge]

On the other claw, the wheels would make it a tempting target to roll out of the church and pry open at leisure. Maybe the wheels are a later accretion like the locks and hasps?

I belive they are. I think the original legs where cut off.