gothic lantaren museum of london

gothic lantaren museum of londonThe Gothic lantern is a replica of an original excavated in Medieval London. Lanterns were a primary source of light in the medieval home or castle, shielding open fires from draughts. Alongside their practical purposes, such a fine lantern also served a decorative function within the household. The lantern is adorned with Gothic trefoils and features a horn door.

voiders and a chainmail skirt (gousset) were often added to the arming doublet

Crafted from 1

Its total length is 45 cm

Hand-and-a-half swords of this type were mainly popular during the 15th century

5 metres high at the centre point

The sword is based on a 13th century original

affording protection to the body from blows to the armour

tempered to a hardness of approximately 48 HRC

The seax weighs 650 grams and is despatched with a leather scabbard included

Chainmail was invented around 500 BC by the Celts and was used by the Romans before suits of armour became widespread

The rapier features a swept hilt and is furnished with several finger rings

The upper leg and knee are optimally protected by this armour