Where to find a good baldrick?? -- myArmoury.com

Chris Goerner · Posted: Thu 23 Sep, 2004 3:24 am Post subject: Where to find a good baldrick??

Hi folks. I am new to the forum, and am so thankful that Bill Goodwin turned me on to this site. What great information!

I am trying to find a source for historically accurate 18th century baldricks. In particular, I would like one for a basket hilt, but I have other 18th century reproductions that need a carriage as well. Anyone know of a good source? Thanks!

Robert W. Betten · Posted: Thu 23 Sep, 2004 3:39 am Post subject:

Craig Stitch, if he isnt too busy might be able to...I've seen his norse historic baldrics based on dig finds that he perfectly replicated. Give him a bell and he may be able to help you out...just send drawings or pictures with specifics like sizes etc of the baldric you want made and go from there.

http://www.manningimperial.com/ is his web site addy...

William Goodwin · Posted: Thu 23 Sep, 2004 7:04 am Post subject:

Hey Chris...dude, friend,compadre.....glad ya' finally made it! A thousand welcomes! I'll bring the one I had made tomorrow night and show. Celtic John (leather worker) here in the valley made mine. Also, for your set-up's, may want to check G.Gedney Godwin web-site or Jas. Townsend site (I just got a new catalog from Townsend, I'll bring to ya'). Yet, another place to look around will be "liming.org.revlist" lots of Rev-War stuff to be found there. Since your an official forumite now, you'll have to post some pic's of your Armour Class & Mad Piper basket-hilts. Sure the basket heads found here would enjoy having a looky at 'em.

Yours Aye,
Bill
aka William

Chris Goerner · Posted: Thu 23 Sep, 2004 3:38 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the warm welcome, Bill. I'd like to see the baldrick you mentioned.

I probably should have eliminated a few options I have already looked into in my original post. I am well acquainted with G. Gedney Godwin. Tina and Drew are great folks to deal with, and they offer some nice reproductions! Unfortunately, their Scottish baldrick is 3 3/8" wide -- much wider than any I've seen in 18th century artwork. I haven't seen any baldricks offered by Jas Townsend & Son, but then I haven't seen their latest catalog.

Maybe the Scotts enthusiasts on the forum can shed some light on round buckles for me as well. I have seen round brass buckles used on some baldricks by reenactors, but have yet to see a period painting depicting one. Are round buckles appropriate on 18th century Scottish baldricks, or should I avoid them?

Need to get my digital camera working again before I can post any photos of my sharp, pointy things. Sure have enjoyed seeing the photos posted by others on the forum.

Chris

Roger Hooper · Posted: Thu 23 Sep, 2004 4:32 pm Post subject:

I'm not sure that they're 18th century, but www.Silvermane.com makes good baldrics.

Scott H. · Posted: Fri 24 Sep, 2004 1:44 pm Post subject: silvermane

Markus Haider · Posted: Sat 25 Sep, 2004 1:09 am Post subject:

I am very fond of my Baldrick made by Christian Fletcher. He surely can make a custom one too.

Roger Hooper · Posted: Sat 25 Sep, 2004 9:47 am Post subject: Re: silvermane