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Sean Flynt
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 Posted: Wed 18 Jul, 2012 11:04 am Post subject: Photos: Irish & Viking Arms in Dublin |
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Here are some snapshots from the National Museum of Ireland in July, 2012. Don't hesitate to ask a question, but be aware that the accompanying captions were quite weak in most cases so I didn't bother to catch those as I was hurrying through. I hope these will be of use.
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-Sean
Author of the Little Hammer novel
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Sebastian Pachmayr
Location: Alberta, Canada Joined: 04 Apr 2012
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Thanks for posting these! I love the gold decorated hilts.
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Neil Melville
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Congrats and thanks, Sean. These are splendid. I take it that the Nat. Mus. now allows photos - it didn't when I was last there a few years ago. Must return.
Neil
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Josh MacNeil
Location: Massachusetts, USA Joined: 23 Jul 2008
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It never ceases to amaze me when I see the skulls and bones of the unfortunate fellows who fell to these weapons. Notice how the edges of the solid parts of the skull appear to be sanded smooth. Maybe it's just the angle, but it looks to me like it may have taken multiple blows; one on the front-right and another towards the rear. Talk about overkill.  Did the skull have any info detailing the type of weapon used?
Thanks for posting these, Sean. Some magnificent pieces with some chilling reminders of what they are capable of. Just awesome! 
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Mike O'Hara
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| Posted: Wed 18 Jul, 2012 9:28 pm Post subject: Irish arms |
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Thanks very much for posting these pictures Sean, those of us in the antipodes don't get to see this kind of thing often.
Those ring-hilt sword are stunning.
cheers
mike
MIke O'Hara
Location: Plimmerton, New Zealand
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Phil U
Location: Seattle Joined: 07 Nov 2010
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Amazing. The sheathes really stood out for me.... what fine work!
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Russ Ellis
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Thanks for posting the pictures Sean. Any more pictures that you want to post of the sheaths and scabbards would be most appreciated. This book you are talking about, is it the one that they sell from Esther Cameron or is it something else?
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Matthew Bunker
Location: Somerset UK Joined: 02 Apr 2009
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It's the Cameron book. |
The companion volume to her book on Anglo Saxon sheaths and scabbards. Both are essential reading for students of the subject.
It's quicker for me to fly to Dublin than it is to drive to London...cheaper too in these days extortionate petrol prices.
"If a Greek can do it, two Englishman certainly can !"
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It's the Cameron book. |
It's quicker for me to fly to Dublin than it is to drive to London...cheaper too in these days extortionate petrol prices. |
I'm jealous of the incredible airfare deals you can get there! All of Europe is open to you! But, yes, an American driving in Ireland/UK will wonder if he's burning petrol or unicorn tears. I love public transportation, but I still can't figure out why the London-Leeds return ticket was so expensive. Seemed like even longer routes were cheaper.
-Sean
Author of the Little Hammer novel
https://www.amazon.com/Little-Hammer-Sean-Flynt/dp/B08XN7HZ82/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=little+hammer+book&qid=1627482034&sr=8-1
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Thanks very much for those pics. I'm very surprised to see that both the pommel and guard shown in the viking ( ??) sword..ireland 10.gif ...seem to be partially hollow , Anyone know if this was common ?
That skull is also very impressive..in a very grisly way. I wonder what make such a shearing wound..a sword or broad axe ? If I had to guess..I'd vote for an axe ?
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Ralph, yes, many if not most Viking age hilt components are hollow, especially those that appear massive. As to the skull, it appears to me that the damage is the result of at least two blows. Based on my experience cutting deer heads with swords, I would say that such wounds could certainly be caused by a sword. Deer skulls are much, much thicker than human skulls, but a good sharp type X can section one beautifully!
Sean, what can you tell me about the construction of the sheath with decoration similar to yours? Does the seam run along the back or edge? The overall shape of the sheath reminds me of the bronze-reinforced Gotland/Baltic sheaths, but I can not make out a seam along the edge. Thank you for posting these wonderful pics.
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Russ Ellis
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It's the Cameron book. I've just seen that there's a general weapons book as well but I didn't see it on the shelf at the museum. |
Okay great, I've got that one and the general weapons one. Vince pointed them out to me some years back. Always on the lookout for new source material though and keep those pictures coming!
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Thank you Sean. What a wealth of info, including even the thickness of the leather! I usually do have a lucky day when I ask you a question, you always come through.
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