In the tradition of ridiculous ebay finds...

Lu-shan · Post by **Lu-shan** » Tue Feb 27, 2001 2:19 pm

They said it might be Viking - for $250 it's a steal...

http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1000230083

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David Blackmane · Post by **David Blackmane** » Tue Feb 27, 2001 2:28 pm

We've already seen that piece of shite on here. There is NO FLAMING WAY that is authentic. The only one doing the stealing is the seller.

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Prince Of Darkmoor · Post by **Prince Of Darkmoor** » Tue Feb 27, 2001 2:34 pm

Actually, if you look at the rest of his auctions, he seems to be a collector of things that appear to be old. Whether this is his actual business or just a hobby, I don't know. He has some cool looking things.

David, the seller never makes any claim that the helmet is authentic - he says its unique, which it is. Reading his description, I think even HE'S unsure of its origin.

[This message has been edited by Prince Of Darkmoor (edited 02-27-2001).]

Lu-shan · Post by **Lu-shan** » Tue Feb 27, 2001 2:46 pm

He doesn't "claim" anything because he knows he will be reamed in court. It looks like a random eastern european military helmet with some bits brazed on it.

Harold the Bear · Post by **Harold the Bear** » Tue Feb 27, 2001 3:42 pm

That looks like the fantasy helm that Valentine made LOL

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Armourkris · Post by **Armourkris** » Wed Feb 28, 2001 9:57 pm

True, that IS an ugly beast, but i think it MAY be quasi-authentic, i found a store on robson street in good ol vancouver, they have one just like that, going for a good swack of cash as well, anywyas, it said something about being a cerimonial helm from india or some shite...
but yea, almost identical.

they did however have some nice bucklers there.

anyways..

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Norman · Post by **Norman** » Thu Mar 01, 2001 2:09 pm

I like that helm!

But no - it is not authentic anything.

The Indian helmets have a totally different Bowl.
Also -- the horns are steel not cow-horn.
And -BTW - "ceremnoial" should be changed to "tourist trinket".

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sarnac · Post by **sarnac** » Thu Mar 01, 2001 2:22 pm

You know those lions look just like the ones I bought at Home Depot for drawer pullers for 2.00 each.....

Lord Calidan · Post by **Lord Calidan** » Thu Mar 01, 2001 4:24 pm

Another thing is,it could also be an opera helm or at least something dealing with the theatrical trade.just my thoughts on the subject.

Morgan · Post by **Morgan** » Thu Mar 01, 2001 5:29 pm

Tybolt said "True, that IS an ugly beast, but i think it MAY be quasi-authentic, i found a store on robson street in good ol vancouver, they have one just like that, going for a good swack of cash as well, anywyas, it said something about being a cerimonial helm from india or some shite...
but yea, almost identical."

No, they had one almost identical that they were ASKING for a good swack of cash for. I can dry my own turds and put a price tag on them of $1000 each. That doesn't mean they're GOING for that much.

Those little knights suits of armour... I saw a guy at Estrella selling them for $250. I had an offer from Warrior's Mark to get me one for $175. (He then quit emailing me back, anyone heard from him?) But I saw one on Ebay for $2000 and the 1800miniature.com site had them priced at $3500. Identical things.

Caveat Emptor.

Gordon the Grey · Post by **Gordon the Grey** » Thu Mar 01, 2001 9:52 pm

Ya sure looks like a old russian helmet with horns on it. Must be from a Red Army horned guard,

Therion · Post by **Therion** » Sat Mar 03, 2001 1:57 am

I've seen a couple of helmets like that before ... I believe they were made in the late 1800's / early 1900's in the Cameroon area. I have no idea as to their original purpose, but figure either tourist trade or some despot wanting a really silly looking presidential guard unit.