Re-Writing the Books........

[CRUSADER]

I have justed recieved hot of the press this week a signed copy of a book on Hooked-Clasps & Eyes. Very good book & I have already deepen my knowledge of these previously under studied group.

This year I found part of a loop which I have never seen before, mainly as it was unpublished. I guessed based on its shape what it would have been & did a pencil picture which I should you guys on here. The book agreed it was possibly a sword-belt attachment & thought it to be 16-17th century. I guessed earlier.

What interested me is that they had no idea it was part of a 3 loop attachment & the book published it as only missing a globular knob on one side. So it goes to show my collection still has hidden gems to add to the greater knowledge of these items. I will contact the author & inform him.

 

[seger98]

Wow, congratulations.. Must be nice to know you have stuff you found that is helping identification yet today!

 

[phantomfinder]

nice pic's , WTG ....

 

[shaun7]

does that mean that the sword was supported by three straps top,middle and bottom, or is one hook for the sword and the other two to hang coconut shells on?

 

[Trond]

Very interesting.

 

[CRUSADER]

does that mean that the sword was supported by three straps

yes

 

[shaun7]

does that mean that the sword was supported by three straps

yes

a heavy sword then!! just like the nights that say nee

 

[kdismuke1]

GREAT INFORMATION.

 

[texan connection]

Thats cool

 

[Montana Jim]

Freaking sweet! Nicely done Crusader!

 

[curbdiggercarl57]

That's a great story, congrates on adding, albeit in a small way, but still adding to history.

 

[woody50]

Nice Cru, good guess. I believe also that its earlier, 15th I think. Maybe even earlier. Must also find more data.

 

[pookie-princess of rust]

congrats cru.

does that mean that the sword was supported by three straps

yes

a heavy sword then!! just like the nights that say nee

we are the knights who say nee! love that movie. lol.

 

[Born Free]

You could have written the book yourself with all your finds and knowledge, but you don't have time, too busy metal detecting or thinking about it every 6 seconds...



Born Free

 

[CRUSADER]

You could have written the book yourself with all your finds and knowledge, but you don't have time, too busy metal detecting or thinking about it every 6 seconds...



Born Free

Your correct of course. I will publish 1 day when my research is complete.

 

[woody50]

You could have written the book yourself with all your finds and knowledge, but you don't have time, too busy metal detecting or thinking about it every 6 seconds...

Born Free

Your correct of course. I will publish 1 day when my research is complete.

Yes I know Cru, the clue is "1 day"..... I have told myself that for many years, and still have not published things.
Things are never complete or perfect, just like creating software, it can always be better.
What I am trying to say is, don't wait forever, but do something. You can always make a loose leaf book, and publish as you go along....

On the other hand Cru, we don't have the time, but we are 'not' addicts to any hobby are we? Darn hard to do everything isn't it.

But you are doing just great, keep up the work! I'm just bothering you a little....