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Ötzi inspired Quiver ( now rehomed )

"Ötzi carried a quiver made from deer hide for his arrows. A hazel rod supported the long, narrow quiver, to make it easier to carry on his shoulder. The shoulder strap is missing. The quiver would have had a lid on top with leather strips to close it. The quiver contained 12 arrow shafts and 2 finished arrows. The arrows were made from branches of the wayfaring tree, viburnum lantana, and cornelian cherry. The bark was first stripped off and the shafts were then smoothed. A notch for an arrowhead was carved into one end. Two arrows have flint arrowheads fixed to the shaft and bound with plant fibres. At the other end of the arrow are remains of the fletching. These stabilised the arrow in flight. The fletching was also affixed with birch tar and plant fibres. Other objects in the quiver included four deer antler tips – perhaps for skinning animals – and a 2-metre-long piece of string made from tree bast"

https://www.iceman.it/en/equipment/#:~:text=%C3%96tzi%20carried%20a%20quiver%20made,shafts%20and%202%20finished%20arrows.

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Richard Wadge Books ( Rehomed )

Two Books by Richard Wadge, "Archery in Medieval England" is I believe a First Edition Hardback dated 2012.

*Offers around £10 - 12 seem sensible, but please make your best offer.

"Arrowstorm" is a paperback reprint 2013

*Offers around £5 seem sensible, but please make your best offer.

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SOLD – Cliff Gadd (Raven Longbows) – IPE/ Bamboo – Target Longbow Ambidextrous ( under offer )

This Ambidextrous Target Bow was commission by Piers, from Cliff Gadd, for use at The Butts as a fast Target Bow.

46# @ 28"

Looks like it has multiple layers, and is bamboo backed.

Left handed arrow pass (belly right), has made an impression on the bow side. Right handed arrow pass (belly left) is fresh and ready to go....

*Sold Subject to viewing / inspection.  So please register any interest as a reserve

https://ravenlongbows.com/longbows

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SOLD Chris Boyton Yew/ Ash 46# @ 28

Chris Boyton Yew / Ash English Longbow, classic thin style

A stunning and beautiful bow, that has won a fair few competitions nocks.  This bow was commissioned by Piers with cow horn nocks

It is 46# @ 28

Online research will show comments by Chris Boyton, that he only made yew bows for close friends.  Anecdotes from mutual friends also indicate the same.

There is no yew sapwood, and instead Ash was used, making a fast combination.

It is a Left handed arrow plate, but a right handed arrow pass easily added having spoken to two Bowyers of reputation.

*Originally these bows were made to order at around £700. 

The Bow is stunning and has a soul, considering a right hand pass would cost £50.  I would personally happily pay £300 to £350.  Then consider also that it Yew

However, please make a sensible offer as currently no offer has been made ( albeit I am struggling not too myself )