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Forum: European Armoury 30th March 2023, 05:05 AM
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Views: 68,161
Posted By M ELEY
Awesome collection of early hunting swords! Your...

Awesome collection of early hunting swords! Your research is very thorough! Not much to add but did want to point out (as Jim already did!) that many of these 'hanger' types also found their way into...
Forum: European Armoury 30th March 2023, 04:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 30,296
Posted By M ELEY
Great sword!

This really is a great example of a Black Watch basket and I've always wanted to add one of these to my collection to represent the many Scots who came to the U.S. and fought with these during the...
Forum: European Armoury 23rd March 2023, 05:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 20,213
Posted By M ELEY
Well, I guess there's only one way to be sure!...

Well, I guess there's only one way to be sure! Where's my pliers and my favorite cutlass!:rolleyes::D:eek:

What a great subject on both forensics and sword injuries! Having read of both men...
Forum: European Armoury 9th March 2023, 08:49 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 30,564
Posted By M ELEY
Sorry I missed your question, Norman. The basket...

Sorry I missed your question, Norman. The basket itself seems like it fits into the 1690's-1840 period. This seems a little broad, but the pattern didn't change much in this era. The larger saltires,...
Forum: European Armoury 4th March 2023, 04:12 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 158,828
Posted By M ELEY
Not in my ballpark, but incredibly detailed...

Not in my ballpark, but incredibly detailed information on these fascinating swords! Future generations of collectors will appreciate your great effort and knowledge on these!
Forum: European Armoury 4th March 2023, 03:58 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 30,564
Posted By M ELEY
Thanks, Jim for posting that pic of the basket...

Thanks, Jim for posting that pic of the basket with the wrist guard. I hadn't thought about the fact that these were also added to earlier baskets, so Norman's might be pre-1700 with a later wrist...
Forum: European Armoury 2nd March 2023, 07:39 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 30,564
Posted By M ELEY
Absolutely a marvelous piece, Norman! I...

Absolutely a marvelous piece, Norman! I particularly like the 'S'-patterned braces. These types are a little rarer than the standard baskets with the three saltires. It appears your basket did have a...
Forum: European Armoury 15th February 2023, 04:58 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 56,767
Posted By M ELEY
Wow! Thank you, Jim, for this thorough...

Wow! Thank you, Jim, for this thorough information on the Underhill company and the connection with the Borden murder case, one of the most infamous in United States history! I seriously had no idea...
Forum: European Armoury 13th February 2023, 10:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 56,767
Posted By M ELEY
Another reference for posterity!

Here's the Tatca site. See near the bottom and note the straight blade on this early Underhill versus the curved edge on mine. I think mine's earlier?

https://tatcalite.tripod.com/id54.htm
Forum: European Armoury 13th February 2023, 01:59 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 56,767
Posted By M ELEY
Most of the Underhill Tool Axe Company patterns...

Most of the Underhill Tool Axe Company patterns were so marked, but there are other types of the exact pattern coming out during this circa 1830-40 period of the same make, but marked differently....
Forum: European Armoury 13th February 2023, 01:46 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 56,767
Posted By M ELEY
The reasons of controversy? First off, there is a...

The reasons of controversy? First off, there is a contention among tomahawk collectors. Some don't think the Underhill pattern types should constitute in the tomahawk category due to their being...
Forum: European Armoury 13th February 2023, 01:34 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 56,767
Posted By M ELEY
Early cast head spike tomahawk ax

My newest acquisition and one seeped in controversy for more than one reason.

First off, this is a ca.1830-40 cast head spike axe made in the pattern of the so-called 'Underhill Tool Company'...
Forum: European Armoury 1st February 2023, 08:24 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 55,330
Posted By M ELEY
What a beautiful and fascinating sword, Victrix! ...

What a beautiful and fascinating sword, Victrix! I am green with envy! I know it is a little bit of a stretch to say your sword could also have a maritime connection, but the buccaneers of the 17th...
Forum: European Armoury 24th December 2022, 12:29 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 18,627
Posted By M ELEY
Wishing all of you Happy Holidays and a great New...

Wishing all of you Happy Holidays and a great New Year!
Forum: European Armoury 19th December 2022, 12:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 20,870
Posted By M ELEY
Thank you, David. I'll be on the lookout! Also...

Thank you, David. I'll be on the lookout! Also thanks for this amazing article! I'll print it for my records when I get the chance!
Forum: Swap Forum 19th December 2022, 12:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,692
Posted By M ELEY
Any interests? I know these ehtnographic items...

Any interests? I know these ehtnographic items aren't weapons, but as pre-Columbian relics, they are certainly historical and rare. I have a printed copy of an archaeological book/guide from the...
Forum: European Armoury 17th December 2022, 09:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 13,147
Posted By M ELEY
As Jim pointed out, these types of...

As Jim pointed out, these types of corrugated/ribbed iron grips (found on a multitude of cutlasses of the period (m1804s and others) were japanned/painted with black primer.

As Jim pointed out,...
Forum: European Armoury 17th December 2022, 10:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 20,870
Posted By M ELEY
Arrgghh! You guys are killing me with these...

Arrgghh! You guys are killing me with these amazing early cutlasses! Sorry, nothing to add on the possible 'French connection', but it is an interesting theory. I've got to get me one of these!!
Forum: European Armoury 17th December 2022, 09:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 13,147
Posted By M ELEY
Hello Jim. I have also questioned these type...

Hello Jim. I have also questioned these type swords, which some have claimed have a maritime connection. Gilkerson pictured a similar example in 'Boarders Away Volume I' and also showed a wooden...
Forum: Swap Forum 14th December 2022, 04:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,692
Posted By M ELEY
Bills due, so lowering prices

The morter now $200. Unlike Hawaiian and Mexican Indian examples, Columbia River finds are much rarer...

The pestle now $175. The Taino Indians were head-hunters and featured in the Pirates of the...
Forum: Swap Forum 12th December 2022, 05:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,692
Posted By M ELEY
More pics

A few more pics of items-

I could bundle them for a better price as well-
Forum: Swap Forum 12th December 2022, 05:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,692
Posted By M ELEY
Columbia River morter and Taino pestal

Here are two Pre-Columbian (and quite possibly much older) native artifacts for sale.

-The lobed morter is carved from volcanic rock and comes from the Columbia River Basin (Washington State) and...
Forum: European Armoury 30th November 2022, 04:05 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 139,800
Posted By M ELEY
Here's another sword of the era. I'm assuming...

Here's another sword of the era. I'm assuming these were just the European types that were circulating during the time of the Reivers. I've always been attracted to this sword-type, similar to the...
Forum: European Armoury 28th November 2022, 12:38 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 139,800
Posted By M ELEY
Of course! I wasn't thinking about the terrain at...

Of course! I wasn't thinking about the terrain at all, was I? So the two-handed claidheigm da laim was out. I had heard mention of a 'winjer' before and found the attached information (or at least...
Forum: European Armoury 27th November 2022, 05:34 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 139,800
Posted By M ELEY
Jim, thank you do much for this valuable...

Jim, thank you do much for this valuable material! As the Reivers were put down by the early 1600's, these sword types that the article indicates (pre-Claymore) are indeed the types they would have...
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