The Armour Archive

Sorry, no pic (haven't figured those out since when I used to have AOL)

Anyway, at ValDay, I traded a nice gentle one of my crusader helms for a really nice coif which I have no use for... but it seemed to make him happy, so it was cool by me as I wanted to leave anyway.

So anyway, I have this lovely coif... mainly 16 gauge butted stainless steel with a double row of copper rings around the bottom edge and also copper around the facial opening. The rings appear to be 1/4 inch interior diameter, so fairly small. From the top center ring to the bottom edge measures approx. 16 inches. I just tried it on, and it lays very well on the shoulders, no bunching or anything, extending almost out to the point of the shoulders.

I asked a highly skilled/long-time chainmaille maker what it was worth, and he told me he'd not charge less than $125 for it... since it's just an extra item for me, I'm asking $100 (or if that seems unreasonable, make an offer)

Very pretty item, well made, fits over my 24.5 inch head just fine, but not really something I need just now. Anyone interested can respond here or write me at sbvast@yahoo.com

wow, shame you have to sell it. you coul dhave just told me you didn't want to trade. Both parties have to be happy with the trade.


I made this coif, if anyone is looking for another one in different sizing, drop me a line, i can do other stuff to.

this coif is made of 16 ga 1/4'" stainless links.

No stress at all Tarquin...

I frequently do stuff like that at events. I make some money... and generally have a good time running the table. If I make a trade, usually it's something I'll sell later. Besides that, I was rather alot of ill at the time and was quite happy to get the last helm off the table and be on my way!

It comes down to that I like making folks happy and you seemed to want the helm, so it was totally cool by me. I'll sell the coif down the road sometime so I still get my money out... no loss to me.

Oh, BTW... do you have a site or business name for me to refer folks to for your maille?

only my email

goneracing3 (at) rogers.com
and my mundane name Chris Horsfall


don't do enough to justify getting business cards made up or anything.


Thanks
Chris