Ecranche (Jousting Targe/shield) AUCTION

Mike Garrett (Orc) · Post by **Mike Garrett (Orc)** » Fri Sep 22, 2006 4:44 am

Okay - what we have here is a (used) leather-backed steel ecranche. Not sure if I want to auction, sell or trade it as I've no idea what the going rate would be. It's made by a professional armourer from what I guess to be mild steel (might be a different steel, but we'll stick with mild for the moment, lol) which would appear to be 16guage (about 1.5 to 1.6 mm) with a leather backing which is a little thicker. I assume that this is to protect ones harness from damage /rubbing/scratching from the ecranche. At some point, as you can see, the straps have been cut off, although the remains of them and the rivets etc are still there. Easily sorted out and replaced though. The only damage that I can see is a bit of rub on parts of the leather and the paint work has been mullahed. Seeing as how you'd probably want to strip and repaint I don't see this as a problem. Very nice form to this not often seen beasty. Measures approx 10.5 inches at the widest point, about 12 inches tall (without the curve) and approx 14 inches along the curve at the longest point.Shipping, if anyone does want to make some kind of offer or start bidding would be Â£5 in the UK, Â£7 to Europe and Â£12 to the US/Canada. Rest of the World I can find out. Those prices are in British pounds by the way ( so approx 10 Euros and $20US I guess)

Otto von Teich · Post by **Otto von Teich** » Fri Sep 22, 2006 6:04 am

Sweet item, if this is an auction, I'll start the bidding at $ 25 US...0tt0

Mike Garrett (Orc) · Post by **Mike Garrett (Orc)** » Fri Sep 22, 2006 6:44 am

Okay folks, guess we have an auction - thanks Otto!

Finish one week from today.

MJBlazek · Post by **MJBlazek** » Fri Sep 22, 2006 7:58 am

$40US

Mike Garrett (Orc) · Post by **Mike Garrett (Orc)** » Sat Sep 23, 2006 3:26 am

Thanks - and bump

LordMerlin · Post by **LordMerlin** » Sat Sep 23, 2006 3:25 pm

I will go 75.00 US

Thomas H · Post by **Thomas H** » Sat Sep 23, 2006 3:35 pm

Who's was it?

Mike Garrett (Orc) · Post by **Mike Garrett (Orc)** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 12:42 pm

Shameful bump.... :oops:

WaaaghBoss · Post by **WaaaghBoss** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 1:03 pm

Oh so very tempting...

That is one sweet little bit O gear. I already have one, but it is super heavy and not nearly as cool looking.

Cheers!
~Kevin

Mike Garrett (Orc) · Post by **Mike Garrett (Orc)** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 1:12 pm

WaaaghBoss wrote:Oh so very tempting...

That is one sweet little bit O gear. I already have one, but it is super heavy and not nearly as cool looking.

Cheers!
~Kevin

(Best, wheedling, persuasive tone) C'mon....ya know ya want it...ya know it makes sense...Just imagine it's graceful curves painted in your colours...

(And thanks, Lord Merlin, for your bid!

)

MJBlazek · Post by **MJBlazek** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 2:15 pm

How would one go about attaching it to use?

$85

Mike Garrett (Orc) · Post by **Mike Garrett (Orc)** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 2:42 pm

Thanks for the bid.

When new straps are attached there should be provision for a strap with a buckle that goes under the spaulder and buckles onto the shoulder strap of the back & breast (the ecranche lies on top of course) and then another strap that straps around your upper arm. I'll try and get pictures at some point.

Mike Garrett (Orc) · Post by **Mike Garrett (Orc)** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 2:46 pm

Pics here give some idea. It can be a fairly custom thing, depending on your harness, preference and size of ecranche - the one in these pics is pretty large!

http://www.jousting.co.nz/jousting.htm

Mike Garrett (Orc) · Post by **Mike Garrett (Orc)** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 2:54 pm

and another link showing a slightly different method on a wooden ecranche (neck slung I believe)

http://frontpage.velocity.net/duane/ecranche.htm

Hope that helps

LordMerlin · Post by **LordMerlin** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 7:55 pm

Ok an even 100.00 U.S. Funds, not sure if I will ever be on a horse, but this is sweet

MJBlazek · Post by **MJBlazek** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 8:41 pm

Rod Walker · Post by **Rod Walker** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 9:04 pm

Thomas H wrote:Who's was it?

Looks like Will Wests.

Mike Garrett (Orc) · Post by **Mike Garrett (Orc)** » Tue Sep 26, 2006 2:19 am

It is - made and used by Will. He gave it to someone else, who didn't need it. I acquired it, but since I don't joust, due to riding a horse slightly less well than another horse would, I decided to offer it up, in order to raise funds for something shiny that I will use!

(I can just about manage a skill at arms course.... :oops:

)

LordMerlin · Post by **LordMerlin** » Tue Sep 26, 2006 8:07 pm

Ok 125.00 U.S.

MJBlazek · Post by **MJBlazek** » Tue Sep 26, 2006 8:50 pm

All yours....I can't justify to myself going any higher!

Use in good health!

Mike Garrett (Orc) · Post by **Mike Garrett (Orc)** » Wed Sep 27, 2006 2:31 am

Thank you for your bids gents.
I was going to finish this on Friday....any more for any more or shall I bring the hammer down?

Alcyoneus · Post by **Alcyoneus** » Wed Sep 27, 2006 5:13 am

Keep it going.

Mike Garrett (Orc) · Post by **Mike Garrett (Orc)** » Wed Sep 27, 2006 11:45 am

Alcyoneus wrote:Keep it going.

Yessir!

In which case.... :bump:

Mike Garrett (Orc) · Post by **Mike Garrett (Orc)** » Wed Sep 27, 2006 11:45 am

Alcyoneus wrote:Keep it going.

Yessir!

In which case.... :bump:

Mike Garrett (Orc) · Post by **Mike Garrett (Orc)** » Thu Sep 28, 2006 5:42 am

Okay - 24 hours to go (11:45 am my time)

Mike Garrett (Orc) · Post by **Mike Garrett (Orc)** » Fri Sep 29, 2006 3:08 am

Okay, one last bump!

Mike Garrett (Orc) · Post by **Mike Garrett (Orc)** » Fri Sep 29, 2006 5:48 am

Auction ENDED.
Thank you gentlemen.
Sold to Lord Merlin for $125. The shipping cost is approx $18:50 at the current exchange rate.

Ecranche (Jousting Targe/shield) AUCTION

Ecranche (Jousting Targe/shield) AUCTION

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