Paul.
Those are good pictures and I do have a selection of various ones that have come through certain media, however since it first came to light I have always had some kind of reservations about the Griffin on the top of it indeed this does have a curve to it but does it truly belong there. ?
Quote:since it first came to light I have always had some kind of reservations about the Griffin on the top of it indeed this does have a curve to it but does it truly belong there. ?
The solder on the underside of the griffin was matched to traces of solder on top of the helmet bowl by the conservator. There's nothing unusual in soldered crest or plume holders on helmets so I don't see a problem with this. Moreover, the socket for the jewel on the front of the griffin ornament matches similar jewel settings on 3rd-century sports helmets.
Mike Bishop
You know my method. It is founded upon the observance of trifles
UK residents may be interested to learn that the exhibition catalogue, called (appropriately enough) The Crosby Garrett Helmet, can now be bought from me (via Amazon). Other areas will follow shortly once I have sorted out the postage costs.
Note that Amazon will not be selling them directly.
Mike Bishop
You know my method. It is founded upon the observance of trifles
Mike.
I tried to get hold of tickets for your talk at the conference on Saturday 9 however fully booked up but will still be coming along on 9th to view the helmet display l just hope there might be cancelations to get in on it, I shall also be chasing for a catalogue copy hoping there are plenty of those to go around but chairs appear to be the problem for the lecture.
I have been looking at the pictures put forward by Caballo and the one showing the inside view also shows that there looks to be some form of modern attachment to lock the face mask to its helmet for display purposes, I am surprised that after all the modern work of reconstruction no one decided to reinstate the closing method from the cheeks to the rings on the helmet rear sides.
Living in France, I would be happy to buy this book in the hope of being able to do reproduce this splendid helmet as accurately as possible for our brand new unit of Roman cavalry.
Living in France, I would be happy to buy this book in the hope of being able to do reproduce this splendid helmet as accurately as possible for our brand new unit of Roman cavalry.s
Okay, I think I now have it set up so that you can buy the book from Britain, Europe, and the US via my Amazon market account. Let me know if anyone has problems.
Mike Bishop
You know my method. It is founded upon the observance of trifles
Mike.
That is a nice looking picture and the conference was informative and indeed most like myself enjoyed it very much, and I will like many others be looking forward to whatever more info' comes from this.
