Items related to Knives and Scabbards: Volume 1 (Medieval Finds from...
Synopsis
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'.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Review
A valuable reference for medieval blade studies... An excellent reference work. TOOL AND TRADES HISTORY SOCIETY NEWSLETTER
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherBoydell Press
- Publication date2003
- ISBN 10 0851158056
- ISBN 13 9780851158051
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Edition number2
- Number of pages184
Search results for Knives and Scabbards: Volume 1 (Medieval Finds from...
Stock Image
Knives and Scabbards
Published by
Boydell & Brewer, Limited, 2003
ISBN 10: 0851158056
ISBN 13: 9780851158051
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Seller Inventory # GRP97369992
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Knives and Scabbards Medieval Finds from Excavations in London: 1
Published by
Boydell Press, Woodbridge, New Jersey, 2000
ISBN 10: 0851158056
ISBN 13: 9780851158051
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Mainly Books, Silverdale, PA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 2nd Edition. Hardcover with dustjacket, book looks new, no remarkable flaws, jacket has rubbing to the glossy surface but no other flaws and a professional (removable) mylar cover is included, "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, particuarly London 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," illustrated throughout ; ; 169 pages. Seller Inventory # 055270
Quantity: 1 available