Knives and Scabbards (Medieval Finds from Excavations in London) [Paperback]

J. Cowgill (Author), Margrethe de Neergaard (Author), Museum of London (Author), N. Griffiths (Author, Illustrator)

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Publication Date: July 1987 | ISBN-10: 0112904408 | ISBN-13: 978-0112904403

Knives were vital to medieval man for a whole range of uses, from the domestic to the wider social context: Anglo-Saxon pre-Christian burials bear silent witness to this dependence in the many cases where knives are found among the grave-goods. Forged and hafted with great skill, sometimes with elaborately decorated scabbards, knives are of intrinsic fascination, besides being indicators of the popular artistic tastes of the time.This book catalogues, discusses and illustrates over five hundred knives, scabbards, shears and scissors dating from the mid-12th to the mid-15th centuries and found in the City of London, particularly along the waterfront sites, where recovered items can be accurately dated by dendrochronology and coin finds. It is a fundamental work of reference for medieval artefacts and material culture, an essential handbook for excavators all over Britain and much of Europe. JANE COWGILL, MARGRETHE DE NEERGAARDE and NICK GRIFFITHS are former members of the staff of the Museum of London. First edition published in HMSO's 'Medieval Finds from Excavations in London'.

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A valuable reference for medieval blade studies... An excellent reference work. TOOL AND TRADES HISTORY SOCIETY NEWSLETTER --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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JANE COWGILL, MARGRETHE DE NEERGAARDE and NICK GRIFFITHS are former members of the staff of the Museum of London. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 179 pages
• Publisher: Stationery Office Books (July 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0112904408
• ISBN-13: 978-0112904403
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent reference item for re-enactors, August 10, 2010

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Excellent material for re-enactors looking to add authenticity to their costume or looking for period examples of medieval leatherwork and small knives. The line drawings are superb and help to clarify the photos.

5.0 out of 5 stars great info!, November 5, 2010

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I do medieval fairs and things it is hard to find information on there knives. lots of weapons out there that are not so historic dut theres are from digs so you know or at least have an idea on time line. great reference!!!