ArmourAndCastings update
ArmourAndCastings update
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Armourandcastings Update. In this thread I'll be posting the newly made pieces by my workshop since we refresh our range quite often.
Here I'll be telling stories about new items if needed, answer questions on the orders and on our product range - what is what and why humanity has this or that item in its disposal .
slavonic heraldy pendant "tamga"
Roman Buclke. 1-2 . AD.
Pugio frog for Roman warrior belt 1-2 . AD.
Technical strapend with a loop on the end. The loop may be placed horizontally or vertically or be replaced by a hook.
Buckle attachment, England, late 14 - early 15th C.
Belt strapend, England, late 14 - early 15th C, Dress Acsessories (London's Archeology). For strap width 28-30 mm
Armourandcastings Update. In this thread I'll be posting the newly made pieces by my workshop since we refresh our range quite often.
Here I'll be telling stories about new items if needed, answer questions on the orders and on our product range - what is what and why humanity has this or that item in its disposal .
slavonic heraldy pendant "tamga"
Roman Buclke. 1-2 . AD.
Pugio frog for Roman warrior belt 1-2 . AD.
Technical strapend with a loop on the end. The loop may be placed horizontally or vertically or be replaced by a hook.
Buckle attachment, England, late 14 - early 15th C.
Belt strapend, England, late 14 - early 15th C, Dress Acsessories (London's Archeology). For strap width 28-30 mm
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just have to say...after fighting a few times in my Hounskull I got from yall, I love it! This hat is awesome...now I just need to get used to the limited vision.
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Tarsoly Pouch fittings.
This kind of belt pouch was quite common among 9-11cc. warriors in East of Europe (Hungary, Rus and around) and Scandinavia. It is often said to have been introduced by the Magyar in whos lands the findings of these pouches are most numerous. Tarsoly Belt Pouch was a rank sign of a warrior as was his belt. The higher the rank of a warrior was the more decorated belt and pouch he had. Tarsoly Pouches might have been decorated with cast mounts or with a single metal plate.
This is how a tarsoly pouch from Birka might have looked like.
If you want to build a tarsoly yourself you may choose fittings you need on our site here: http://armourandcastings.com/index.php? ... t&catId=29.
The number of the fittings may vary - according to your wish. But remember that a rich pouch means a highly-placed individual. You may as well order a ready-made pouch here: http://armourandcastings.com/index.php? ... t&catId=20.
This kind of belt pouch was quite common among 9-11cc. warriors in East of Europe (Hungary, Rus and around) and Scandinavia. It is often said to have been introduced by the Magyar in whos lands the findings of these pouches are most numerous. Tarsoly Belt Pouch was a rank sign of a warrior as was his belt. The higher the rank of a warrior was the more decorated belt and pouch he had. Tarsoly Pouches might have been decorated with cast mounts or with a single metal plate.
This is how a tarsoly pouch from Birka might have looked like.
If you want to build a tarsoly yourself you may choose fittings you need on our site here: http://armourandcastings.com/index.php? ... t&catId=29.
The number of the fittings may vary - according to your wish. But remember that a rich pouch means a highly-placed individual. You may as well order a ready-made pouch here: http://armourandcastings.com/index.php? ... t&catId=20.
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I have had many dealings with Beathan/Velund in the past. His armour is great and, if possible, his castings are even better!
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You just read my mind. On average, how much does it cost to ship stuff to the east coast of the U.S. State of Virginia, if it makes much of a difference.Velund wrote:Tarsoly Pouch fittings.
If you want to build a tarsoly yourself you may choose fittings you need on our site here: http://armourandcastings.com/index.php? ... t&catId=29.
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Hi folk and thank you very very very much for your good words! This is really pleasant to hear). We are doing our best).
So, I continue: now a thing much needed in everyday life both medieval and modern - spoons!
We have two kinds which slightly differ in the shape of .....mmmm what is this called in English?? - dipper. One of the kinds is more round and bigger.
Both kinds may have different heads - see pictures to choose.
So, I continue: now a thing much needed in everyday life both medieval and modern - spoons!
We have two kinds which slightly differ in the shape of .....mmmm what is this called in English?? - dipper. One of the kinds is more round and bigger.
Both kinds may have different heads - see pictures to choose.
Shipping to Virginia $15.Vladimir wrote:You just read my mind. On average, how much does it cost to ship stuff to the east coast of the U.S. State of Virginia, if it makes much of a difference.Velund wrote:Tarsoly Pouch fittings.
If you want to build a tarsoly yourself you may choose fittings you need on our site here: http://armourandcastings.com/index.php? ... t&catId=29.
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Here are some important updates here.
A great 14c. Mideast-Mongol belt set from White River village (Belorechenskaya), Russia, North Caucasus. A very noble man must have been wearing it!
A pin with a shaped head in the Borre style from Scandinavia. 10c.
Nice pair bearhead fasteners from Viking time Scandinavia - a very popular thing, there are loads of them in the Swedish History Museum in Stokholm and in other places.
A couple of new pouch fittings are also added.
More info on the site.
A great 14c. Mideast-Mongol belt set from White River village (Belorechenskaya), Russia, North Caucasus. A very noble man must have been wearing it!
A pin with a shaped head in the Borre style from Scandinavia. 10c.
Nice pair bearhead fasteners from Viking time Scandinavia - a very popular thing, there are loads of them in the Swedish History Museum in Stokholm and in other places.
A couple of new pouch fittings are also added.
More info on the site.
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This is a cross-enkolpion which is a quite big cross to wear on the neck. It has a hinge and may open to put saint relics or a bit of native soil inside while travelling faraway. These crosses were widespread over the orthodox world and beyond since 10c.
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At last we have returned from two months festival travels. Though it was not easy - work over the new items continued - so we post here some things of those which have been done of late. As new travels are coming - we'll try to answer quickly over e-mail to all who writes within this week.
Rus strap-end, Novgorod 11c, for 2cm strap
Belt mount, Hungary, 14th c. From Budapest Museum of History
Enkolpion cross from 12c Rus (Ukraine, Sakhnovka Village) and has a relief of Christ on the front and Holy Lady with Saints on the back.
The cross is big - 9 cm high. Goes with shaped top bead to lock the hinge
Rus belt mount from Chernigov Mounds. 10c.
Scandinavian Buckle from Goland, 10c. Originaly was slightly smaller, here you can see a variant for 30 mm strap.
Rus strap-end, Novgorod 11c, for 2cm strap
Belt mount, Hungary, 14th c. From Budapest Museum of History
Enkolpion cross from 12c Rus (Ukraine, Sakhnovka Village) and has a relief of Christ on the front and Holy Lady with Saints on the back.
The cross is big - 9 cm high. Goes with shaped top bead to lock the hinge
Rus belt mount from Chernigov Mounds. 10c.
Scandinavian Buckle from Goland, 10c. Originaly was slightly smaller, here you can see a variant for 30 mm strap.
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Hi I just received an order of the Museum of Clunis belt pieces as above. I have a question about them. Most of them have the narrow pins that get bent over. I'm OK with that. But some of the enamelled pieces have a single thick shaft in the centre, that looks like it needs to be peened over like a rivet. I am worried that the impact will damage the enamel. Should I be worried?
When I've attached pewter belt pieces I've put a piece of cardboard between the belt mount and my anvil, while peening over the shank. Is that enough? My other thought was perhaps I could cut the shank down the centre with a jewellers saw and then split it. Any ideas/pointers?
Thanks
Vitale
When I've attached pewter belt pieces I've put a piece of cardboard between the belt mount and my anvil, while peening over the shank. Is that enough? My other thought was perhaps I could cut the shank down the centre with a jewellers saw and then split it. Any ideas/pointers?
Thanks
Vitale
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Yes, the thick pins on some pieces are to be riveted. In case with enamelled mounts you should be careful indeed not to damage the enamel. The best way to do that is to rivet these mounts on a small anvil or a metal plate so that the enamel would not (or minimally) contact with the anvil. Or just riveting a piece on the edge of anvil/metal plate pressing only the non eamelled surface of the mount to the base. To simplify the process of riveting you may file of grind the top of pins to be riveted flat - it really makes the process easier and quicker. To have a cardbord or a piece of leather under mounts while riveting is a good idea.
And, I would not advice you to bend the pins apart sawing them in two - they may break cause the flexibility of the brass alloy may be different. The best way is to just carefully rivet the flat topped pins putting a washer on each.
If you come across more troubles with attaching mounts - write on e-mail we'll try to handle it in a way.
And, I would not advice you to bend the pins apart sawing them in two - they may break cause the flexibility of the brass alloy may be different. The best way is to just carefully rivet the flat topped pins putting a washer on each.
If you come across more troubles with attaching mounts - write on e-mail we'll try to handle it in a way.
New items
A medieval buckle from Sweden. Swedish History Museum #2485-36.
# For 30 mm strap
some large buckles
Medieval buckle from France, 13-14cc. Originally had two tongues.
# For 40-45 mm strap
A big medieval buckle from Sweden. Excavations in Lund. 12-13cc.
# For 40-55 mm strap
A strapend from Birka, 10c.
# For 20 mm strap
A medieval buckle from Sweden. Swedish History Museum #2485-36.
# For 30 mm strap
some large buckles
Medieval buckle from France, 13-14cc. Originally had two tongues.
# For 40-45 mm strap
A big medieval buckle from Sweden. Excavations in Lund. 12-13cc.
# For 40-55 mm strap
A strapend from Birka, 10c.
# For 20 mm strap
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I have been happy with all the castings I have gotten from A&C.
The one time I was mildly unhappy with something (some leather blanks for making belts from), they immediately asked how they could rectify the situation and sent me some other castings right away.
I have since personally ordered from the twice more and referred them to many people. Very good product at a great price and excellent customer service.
The one time I was mildly unhappy with something (some leather blanks for making belts from), they immediately asked how they could rectify the situation and sent me some other castings right away.
I have since personally ordered from the twice more and referred them to many people. Very good product at a great price and excellent customer service.
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Hi All! Back from the battlefields we have a couple of minutes at home again to announce the new things we have available now.
Let's see what we have:
FEDE Brooch, Europe, 14c.
Buckle attachment, England, late 14- early 15c.
for 30 mm strap
Strapend of te belt of Erik of Pommern, 15c, Sweden.
for 30mm strap
A buckle with attachment from Birka, 10c.
for 20 mm strap
A Pendant from Scandinavia
Genoa silver coin - Grosso, 1339.
Winged Tarsoly from Shestovitsa
now in stock
Let's see what we have:
FEDE Brooch, Europe, 14c.
Buckle attachment, England, late 14- early 15c.
for 30 mm strap
Strapend of te belt of Erik of Pommern, 15c, Sweden.
for 30mm strap
A buckle with attachment from Birka, 10c.
for 20 mm strap
A Pendant from Scandinavia
Genoa silver coin - Grosso, 1339.
Winged Tarsoly from Shestovitsa
now in stock
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Nice pouch!
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Oh, it is really a nice tarsoly! I believe it is better in reality as very often photographing steals much of the beauty of leather things. Congrats and thanks for good words.
Well, we have at last returned from our summer travels and will soon reply to all the letters we've recieved. Some new items will be presented as well.
Medieval FEDE Brooch from Albert and Victoria Museum. 14c
Medieval FEDE Brooch based on a brooch from London History Museum. 14c
Medieval brooch with gems from Victoria and Albert Museum, 14c.
Buckle, England. 16c. From the book "Bukles". for 30mm strap
Well, we have at last returned from our summer travels and will soon reply to all the letters we've recieved. Some new items will be presented as well.
Medieval FEDE Brooch from Albert and Victoria Museum. 14c
Medieval FEDE Brooch based on a brooch from London History Museum. 14c
Medieval brooch with gems from Victoria and Albert Museum, 14c.
Buckle, England. 16c. From the book "Bukles". for 30mm strap
This set was found in a rich 14c. burial of a noble horseman near the village of Kovaliovka in the south of Ukraine (western borderof the Golden Horde). The set consists of one square buckle, one strapend, 6 shaped mounts and 4 round pieces with loops to hang sabre or other things on. The style of the set is typical for the period Mongol-Tatar art but in some details was evidently influenced by the traditions of Chinese (Jurchen) art. The set presented here is enlarged (x1.5 bigger) as compared to the original one.
# For 20 mm strap
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# For 20 mm strap
P.S. The Site won't be in operation from Thursday 16.09 till Sunday 19.09 due to removal to a different server.