WTB: Used, Beat-up, Globose Breastplate

Justin Livio Guidi · Post by **Justin Livio Guidi** » Wed Aug 03, 2005 12:39 am

Evening All!
Alright. I have come to the conclusion that I need a Globose breastplate to speed up my kit. Now here's the interesting part - It doesn't matter how beat up it. If it's scratched, dented, rusted - really anything except holes. No backplate either.

I have basic armouring skills, so I have the ability to remove any rust, dents or anything else. The only reason I wouldn't make one myself is mainly because I don't own any dishing forms.

Price: Since it'll be in such a condition I want it cheap. So. I'm on a low budget

Size: 40'' chest - I'm quite the walking twig.

Gauge: 16, preferably.

Alright - that should do it, shoot me pics if you have anything of interest. thanks in advance!

-Justin

Seawolf2k · Post by **Seawolf2k** » Wed Aug 03, 2005 1:15 am

You might want to talk to Cet over at Rough from the Hammer.

Justin Livio Guidi · Post by **Justin Livio Guidi** » Wed Aug 03, 2005 2:05 am

Thanks Seawolf2k.
Wow, that really is great stuff. I had to explore Google for a while to finally find it. But there's one problem, I'm looking for rolled edges.

Anyone wish to challenge the price of $36?

-Justin

Gerhard von Liebau · Post by **Gerhard von Liebau** » Wed Aug 03, 2005 8:54 am

FYI, Justin... Cet's the guy who made my Bascinet, so you've seen his work.

Cheers!

-Gregory-

Henry of Bexley · Post by **Henry of Bexley** » Wed Aug 03, 2005 10:34 am

http://www.varmouries.com/vspecial.html

$25 in 16 ga.

I'd still go with Cet's stuff personally.

brucer · Post by **brucer** » Wed Aug 03, 2005 11:20 am

Yeah- but watch it on the shipping- I looked at those some time back, and $25.00 is a screaming good buy for a 16 gauge breastplate, even as unfinished as those are - but when you add in the $50.00 shipping cost, it's not so good... Add to that their failure to answer my emailed questions about the piece, I'd say go with somebody else.

Brucer

gryphon223 · Post by **gryphon223** » Wed Aug 03, 2005 3:20 pm

My Google-fu sucks. What's the URL for Cet's site?

Saritor · Post by **Saritor** » Wed Aug 03, 2005 4:48 pm

gryphon223 wrote:My Google-fu sucks. What's the URL for Cet's site?

I believe it's http://www.valhallaleather.com/

I could be wrong, though.

Justin Livio Guidi · Post by **Justin Livio Guidi** » Wed Aug 03, 2005 5:37 pm

Dave, if you're out there you can answer this too.

Can anyone confirm that Dave's are hammered rather that pressed like Rob's?... Though Rob's are more bulbious and of a design I was looking for - but $50 shipping is a little too much.

And that's the URL I found, Saritor. Dave got back to me and said that the site was outdated. And the prices have changed.

-Justin

Gerhard von Liebau · Post by **Gerhard von Liebau** » Wed Aug 03, 2005 6:16 pm

Having seen pictures of Dave's workshop, I'm pretty sure they'd be beaten... I could be wrong though, so definitely don't take my word for it! Hope you get one you want, Justin.

-Gregory-

Cet · Post by **Cet** » Wed Aug 03, 2005 10:04 pm

Hi guys, Mine are hammered not pressed. Also the Vallhalla site is several years old and I don't have any admin powers over it so it's out dated . The breastplates I make are much more of a period shape than the one pictured on the site. The current profile is based on the Churburg #14. I make them to order based on customer measurements and with allowancews for hemming edges and trimming for ideal fit. Shipping to CA on a BP would be about $15.00

they're cheaper by the dozen

I'd attach pictures but it's beyond me

A new website is schedualed for soon after Pennsic.

I can send pics via e-mail.

Gerhard von Liebau · Post by **Gerhard von Liebau** » Wed Aug 03, 2005 10:46 pm

Hey Dave,

Throw the images my way, via email. I'll post them here for you.

-Gregory-

Justin Livio Guidi · Post by **Justin Livio Guidi** » Wed Aug 03, 2005 11:56 pm

That sounds great, Dave! Now I needs some pictures!

You can send the pics to Greg (if you haven't already) or me - doesn't matter. We'll both get them on here quickly, either way.

-Justin

Cet · Post by **Cet** » Thu Aug 04, 2005 7:16 pm

Cool, thanks guys.I'll e-mail some pics over the weekend.

Justin Livio Guidi · Post by **Justin Livio Guidi** » Mon Aug 08, 2005 12:15 am

Did you get those pics in, Cet?
Thanks.

-Justin

Cet · Post by **Cet** » Mon Aug 08, 2005 7:01 pm

Can't find my dig camera

I should be ablre to borrow one tomorrow though.

S9orry for the delays

Cet · Post by **Cet** » Tue Aug 09, 2005 6:55 pm

Justin & Greg. I just sent the pics to your e-mail.

Justin Livio Guidi · Post by **Justin Livio Guidi** » Wed Aug 10, 2005 1:33 am

Thank yoooou Dave. That is exactly what I was looking for.

Here's a thumbnail for anyone else interested in the seeing the Globose:

Money, measurements and such will be sent to you in the next couple of days.

Thanks again,

-Justin

brucer · Post by **brucer** » Wed Aug 10, 2005 6:30 pm

How much are you charging for the globose breastplate? I might want one this fall for another kit I am working on, after I finish my current kit (and my son's) Also, does Cet have a website somewhere?

Thanks
Brucer

Cet · Post by **Cet** » Thu Aug 11, 2005 9:18 pm

A website should be up shortly after Pennsic. The breast plates are $55 in stainless and $45 in mild for upto a 48" chest.

Valstarr Hawkwind · Post by **Valstarr Hawkwind** » Fri Aug 12, 2005 6:31 pm

Cet,

What about a 58" or so? (I've gotten smaller)

Val

Morgan · Post by **Morgan** » Fri Aug 12, 2005 6:41 pm

SERIOULSLY looking forward to a new accurate website. I've got newbies all around.

AKAWilliamUlfer · Post by **AKAWilliamUlfer** » Sat Aug 13, 2005 7:56 pm

CET the old site priced out the Churburg at $135 for stainless, what would be the shipping to 32303 Tallahassee Florida????

I'm so glad someone found the old site again. I hope you will post the new site on AA when you get it up and running. The poor folk of the world Salute you