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PostPosted: Mon 01 Aug, 2005 8:31 am    Post subject: Eljay Hanger Tease         Reply with quote

Since it's raining E.B. Erikson pieces around here, I'll offer a quick teaser shot of one he left in my care. You'll have to wait for details and more photos. Suffice it to say that it's a hanger in the style of the second quarter of the 17th c.. Oh, and it's lovely. Don't you just know that coming into the U.S. through international customs with Eljay is a laugh-a-minute? Laughing Out Loud


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PostPosted: Mon 01 Aug, 2005 1:02 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Wow .... that's a real beauty, Sean !

Yup, It's certainly raining EBE's around here lately :-} Man, he did his usual fantastic job, and than some, on that baby !

I luv the xx EBE xx in the fullers ... nice touch, Eljay !

Be sure to give us the full report when you can, Sean !

Congratulations, laddie ! Mac



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PostPosted: Mon 01 Aug, 2005 2:17 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Thanks for making that more visible, Mac! The art and science of resizing images still eludes me.
Anyway, rest assured that you'll be seeing more of this piece.

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PostPosted: Mon 01 Aug, 2005 3:57 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

WOW, Sean! That really IS one beautiful hanger. The grip appears to be stag -- is that right? I love the blade ElJay put on it. It really captures the period well. I'm a sucker for blades with multiple fullers!

Would this sword be considered a hounslow or a mortuary hanger? I believe I see some characteristics of both, but am not expert enough on either type to know for sure. Was it based on any one particular sword?

My 1750's British hanger was the first I had the privilege of getting from ElJay. I certainly hope it won't be my last. His workmanship is terrific, and he is a true gentleman to deal with.

Hope you'll enjoy your sword for a long time to come.

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PostPosted: Mon 01 Aug, 2005 4:39 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

That hanger is gorgeous, Sean.
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PostPosted: Tue 02 Aug, 2005 7:52 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Thanks, all! I'll have details soon, but for now I'll just say that it is based on an existing weapon and that it is very much in the Hounslow mode (though the original is not known to be Hounslow). There is some thought that this guard type is directly related to the Mortuary guard, and that the Mortuary may even have originated at Hounslow. And, yes, the grip is stag.
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PostPosted: Tue 02 Aug, 2005 9:22 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Boy that looks like a fearsome cutter. I've always been partial to that style of sword. Its got to be the clamshell and the lure of the sea and pirating and rum (boy i could really go for a pina colada now that i think about it) and yarghh! Some day...... some day......

How about a few from the reverse side to get a look at the grip? Big Grin

Sjá, þar sé ek föður minn.
Sjá, þar sé ek móður mina ok systur mina ok bróður minn.
Sjá, þar sé ek allan minn frændgarð.
Sjá, kalla þeim tíl min.
Biðja mér at taka minn stað hjá þeim í sölum Valhallar, þar drengiligr menn munu lifa allan aldr.
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PostPosted: Tue 02 Aug, 2005 9:39 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Joe Yurgil wrote:
How about a few from the reverse side to get a look at the grip? Big Grin


It'll be worth the wait, I promise Big Grin

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PostPosted: Tue 02 Aug, 2005 10:05 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Very nice indeed, Sean. I'm sure you are quite chuffed with it. Congrats to you and awaiting more pics.

I'm a little unsure about the Mortuary affiliation. Some of the early Proto-Morts were fashioned with clam-shell guards,but with the absence of scrolled side guards, don't know about the connection........but, what do I know...............

May it serve you well,

Cheers,

Bill

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PostPosted: Tue 02 Aug, 2005 11:59 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

William Goodwin wrote:
I'm a little unsure about the Mortuary affiliation.


That's from Swords and Hilt Weapons, IIRC, and the author makes pretty clear that this is speculation. In any case, I think they're talking about this hilt style evolving to become the mortuary rather than directly/suddenly doing so.

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PostPosted: Tue 02 Aug, 2005 12:29 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Like I said...."What do I know"............

Another thing a I was going to mention..........

Maybe Mr. Erickson needs to be refered to by a another name other than Eljay......like...

......SANTA.....

Think about it...... he has a beard, is very pleasent,comes around once a year and brings all these wonderful new toys with him....... Big Grin


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XX ME FECIT NORTH POLE XX
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PostPosted: Tue 02 Aug, 2005 10:09 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

beauty! I love it! Congrats to maker and reciever!
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