Auction: Oriental Helm by Thorbrandr Olafsson

[Eirik]

I'm selling this helm for a friend, Baron Ketsu Toichi. He says it was made circa 1988 by then squire Thorbrandr Olafsson. No idea what gauge steel, but it's in good condition for it's age. It's obviously been used, but the helm has great lines, to my eye. I can get some better pics when the sun comes out. If the sun comes out ....

The helm has a 28.5" Outside diameter and is 17" from the bottom of the grill to the top center of the helm. It has D rings for a chin strap if you do not care for the rope-strap it has now. It is a bit loose on my 24.5" head as padded... but then I would not fight in it as padded, either .

I'll start the bidding at $100, buyer pays shipping from 37203. The auction will run until Saturday night between 6:30 and 7:00 CDT.

I prefer PayPal. Good Luck!!

[Johann ColdIron]

That's cool. I haven't seen many helms from my Knight for sale. They are usually held onto.

[Sir Finn Kirkpatrick]

Interesting timing and even more interesting to find out who made it. I recently finished this http://www.flickr.com/photos/peele_robert/8937833486/ Would be great to get my Grand Knight's old helm and
finish off my suit. I bid $150.00

[Vladimir]

Wait, you know Baron Ketsu Toichi formerly of Black Diamond Atlantia?

If it is him, the autocrat for Icecastle wants to get ahold of him.

I'll PM you my email address. I would very much appreciate it if you can get him in touch with us. That is, if it is the same guy.

He may not remember me, tell him I was Baron after Liam. He'll remember Liam.

[Yojimbo]

Nice helm.

[Eirik]

Wait, you know Baron Ketsu Toichi formerly of Black Diamond Atlantia?

If it is him, the autocrat for Icecastle wants to get ahold of him.

I'll PM you my email address. I would very much appreciate it if you can get him in touch with us. That is, if it is the same guy.

He may not remember me, tell him I was Baron after Liam. He'll remember Liam.

I'm sure it's the same guy I got your PM and will pass along your contact info.




Sir Finn has top bid at $150, and thank you very much for your bid!

[Wulfbrand]

Woww!!! That was one of the first helms I ever fought in when I was a young pup. It was also one of the most comfortable. Don't let the padding worry you. When the mempo is tied snugly to your chin the suspension system won't let the helm get close to your head. Even in Atlantia. I'm sorely tempted to bid on it just for old times sake. Please tell Baron Toiichi that Wulfbrand, a former Black Diamonder, sends very warm greetings.

Yours,
Wulfbrand

[Thorbrandr]

Should be 14 ga construction for the bowl with 16 ga shokoro. I made that back in '86. It will fit a good size head.

T

[Tatsuo Okami]

I'll bid 160...
Just because the lacing mistake matches my first Japanese harness.

[Johann ColdIron]

Should be 14 ga construction for the bowl with 16 ga shokoro. I made that back in '86. It will fit a good size head.

T

Uhho, someone put out the Batsignal! Look busy!

[Eirik]

Should be 14 ga construction for the bowl with 16 ga shokoro. I made that back in '86. It will fit a good size head.

T

Thank you sir!

I have linked this thread to Baron Toichi so that he might read your posts. I'm sure he could use a warm fuzzy




Tatsuo has top bid at $160. And I did let the good Baron smite me in the helm with a stout cardboard tube. It was painless. I LOVE this helm.

[Snaebjorn inn Danski]

I'll let a buddy of mine know that this is up and see if he wants to throw a bid out there. Hopefully he'll be interested.

[Mega Zenjirou Yoshi]

I've got a commission going on a kabuto, or I would bid.
I did place a link to this on Tousando, as someone there may be interested.

[Eirik]

Thanks guys! I'm sure he would appreciate all the exposure he can get .


Top bid is still $160.00, but there are a few days left....

[matosai]

I will bid 170.00

[Eirik]

Awesome! Thank you SO much matosai!!

I'm thinking Baron Ketsu will be very appreciative

[Eirik]

Matosai still has top bid at $170. Auction ends tonight!

Good Luck!

[Yojimbo]

almost done !!!
free bump....

[Eirik]

Matosai at $170 GOING ONCE.....

[Eirik]

Matosai at $170 GOING TWICE.....

[Eirik]

SOLD!!!!


Thanks to all who bid, visited and commented

Congratulations to matusai... awesome helm for $170.00.

[matosai]

While reading through this forum I realized how old this helmet is (being older then i am) I was wondering if anyone could shed some light and history on this helmet like who wore and who those people are/were. Being a Japanese persona I like to know the "ancestry" of things and it seems I definitely found a piece with a history. If anyone could do this that would be great!

[Wulfbrand]

Baron Toiichi graciously let me use that helm when I first started fighting way back in 1990. He also graciously sold me the rest of his armor for a bargain basement price just to get a poor, enthusiastic college kid on the field. I used that helm until I won my own in a novice tourney in 1991. It is one of the best and most comfortable helms I have ever worn, and I am glad to see it going to another good home.

All the best,
Wulfbrand
East Kingdom, Master of Arms, Baron, etc...

[matosai]

I hope I bring honor to it and use it wisely