| Curtain hook, based on an example in my collection. See Medieval Household for similar examples in the Museum of London. 3.5cm. $3.50 |
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| Sterling silver penny. 2cm. Hand struck; die carved by Ian Cnulle. Based on 14-15th century English pennies. $6 |
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| Pewter spindle whorl, in medieval style, based on whorls in my collection. The scan shows top and bottom views. Competent spinners tell me that they work very well. Diameter 2.5cm, weight 18 grams. Comes with hardwood spindle. $12.95 |
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| Aiglettes. Handmade from sheet metal, perfect for points. Based on examples in the Museum of London. 3cm $1.75 each, 6 for $9 |
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Bronze dip pen. 10.5 cm.. Based on 13-15th century pens. See MH 898, and Age of Chivalry 422. $20. $5 from each sale goes to the PARMA Medieval Studies Scholarship at the University of Victoria. |
| Medieval cosmetic set- tweezers, nail cleaner, and ear scoop.5.3 cm. Based on examples in the Museum of London, and in my collection. The ear scoop is dished. Soldered and riveted. $19.95 |
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| Silver point, stained and waxed hardwood, sterling silver nib. Approximately 10cm. As recommended by Cennini for artists and calligraphers. $5 |
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| Sterling silver spoon, based on medieval English examples, with acorn knop. 13.5 cm, 5 1/4". $45 |
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Thirteenth century style lead seal matrix, 4.4cm, and a seal
made from it. Inscription reads "Hic fuit nomen tibi" (your name
could be here). The shape is based on a matrix blank in my collection, and
was cast in a wooden mould. Engraved with hand tools (the engraving will
be improved when I get some more appropriate gravers). Price will depend
on central device and inscription. Production blanks will be pewter, cast
in a stone mould, unless lead is specifically requested.
The sealing wax is 2/3 beeswax and 1/3 damar resin tears, and is coloured with period pigments (other colours available). From Guide to Seals in the Public Record Office by Sir Hilary Jenkinson, London, H.M. Stationary Off., 1954.: "Medieval seals were made in England with one material only- true sealing wax, consisting of about two-thirds beeswax to one-third of some kind of resin." The wax is heated in hot water, and then pressed into the seal (many period seals have thumbprints on the backs).
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Pelican seal, based on a 14th century example in the Salisbury museum. "Sum Pelicanus" I am a Pelican. 1.7cm diameter.$45 |
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Laurel seal. 2.2cm diameter. $45 |
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