Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 July 2016. We will respect your privacy. Presented to Queen Mary by the author, 17th July 1945. Popular paperback recommendations of the month, Publisher Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations. The European part of the collection was acquired primarily by Sir Richard Wallace, mainly in 1871, from the collections of Sir Samuel Rush Meyrick, founding father of the serious study of arms and armour in Britain, and that of the Comte de Nieuwerkerke, Director of the Louvre under the Emperor Napoleon III.It is thereby an important surviving example of the 19th century passion for collecting arms and armour, whose rarity, beauty of design, superlative craftsmanship and richness of decoration were the guiding principles behind its formation. Toby has done a terrific job in selecting, writing and getting this fine book published." It is thereby an important surviving example of the 19th century passion for collecting arms and armour, with the earliest pieces of armour dating from the 14th century, the earliest sword from the 10th century, while the very fine historic firearms collection spans the 16h to the 19th centuries. Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. The colour plates are terrific and you can spend a long time studying the detail of a pommel or a scabbard or a helmet even.--The Birmingham Post "The selection of masterpieces is exactly right, and if you could do a touring international exhibition of arms and armour from the Wallace Collection, this is what you would choose. title = "Arms and Armour, The Wallace Collection, London". : The aims of The Royal Collection Trust are the care and conservation of the Royal Collection, and the promotion of access and enjoyment through exhibitions, publications, loans and educational activities. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. "The dazzling arms and armor at the Wallace Collection have always been legendary and this book for those who are fascinated by such things certainly does it proud. This is a fascinating and scholarly account of the Wallace Collection's superb armoury. Leadingthe research, replication and understanding ofarms and armor for over 37 years, creating exceptional items for those who appreciate history and its material culture. This includes using first- and third-party cookies, which store or access standard device information such as a unique identifier. Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app. Sign up to e-mail updates for the latest news, exclusive events and 15% off in our online shop. abstract = " conceptualised exhibition, managed production and painted set designs for artworks organised collaboration with the Royal Shakespeare Company and Manolo Blahnik liaised with curator Dr Tobias Capwell to handle and photograph historic and facsimile collection armour managed large-format printing and set-up of display managed PR and marketing of exhibition", Arms and Armour, The Wallace Collection, London, Faculty of Creative Industries, Architecture and Engineering. By clicking enter you are verifying that you are old enough to consume alcohol. The Queen's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse. 2022, Arms & Armor : : 3 (Gallery V) / by James G. Mann. Einige der Stcke - eher die bereits zur Entstehungszeit besonderen - werden in die Betrachtung genommen. : We also use these cookies to understand how customers use our services (for example, by measuring site visits) so we can make improvements. Softcover, Masterpieces of European Arms and Armour in the Wallace Collection, Nach allen Bchern mit diesem Autor und Titel suchen. Undoubtedly a classic of the literature in this field. Consisting of around 2,500 objects, it represents both European and Oriental arms and armour. Take the Survey (takes 2 minutes or less). ISBN13:9780900785863 Try again. When you visit collection overwhelmed by sheer amount of Arms and Armour in fairly small space. Despite all of the other publications, there is room for this one (though you should really have all the others as well), and if you need just one, buy this one. In Masterpieces of European Arms and Armour in the Wallace Collection, curator Tobias Capwell along with David Edge, Head of Conservation, introduce this significant collection in an historical context, highlighting 70 of the collection's most interesting objects, spanning from before 1400 to after 1800. Minneapolis Minnesota The collection of arms and armour at the Wallace Collection is widely recognised as being one of the largest and most important in the UK, representing both European and Oriental arms and armour. Research output: Non-textual form Exhibition, T1 - Arms and Armour, The Wallace Collection, London, N2 - conceptualised exhibition, managed production and painted set designs for artworks organised collaboration with the Royal Shakespeare Company and Manolo Blahnik liaised with curator Dr Tobias Capwell to handle and photograph historic and facsimile collection armour managed large-format printing and set-up of display managed PR and marketing of exhibition, AB - conceptualised exhibition, managed production and painted set designs for artworks organised collaboration with the Royal Shakespeare Company and Manolo Blahnik liaised with curator Dr Tobias Capwell to handle and photograph historic and facsimile collection armour managed large-format printing and set-up of display managed PR and marketing of exhibition. The Art Newspaper. : I never knew armour could be so beautiful. He illustrates armours from other collections to further enlighten the reader. The beautiful writhen rapier they have in their collection was the basis for a series of reproductions showing several steps in the construction of a rapier, as the renaissance craftsmen would have approached the project. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. --Arms and Armour. Apollo, "A wide variety of wonderful pieces beautifully illustrated and discussed with insight. Powered by Shopify. The collection of arms and armour at the Wallace Collection consists of around 2,500 objects, representing both European and Oriental arms and armour. We use cookies and similar tools that are necessary to enable you to make purchases, to enhance your shopping experiences and to provide our services, as detailed in our Cookie Notice. Superbe ouvrage, textes explicatifs trs bien cris avec des photos d'une trs grand prcision. We will never share your information with anybody else cross our hearts, hope to die, stick a sharp sword in our (ok, this just got a little silly). The income from your ticket contributes directly to The Royal Collection Trust, a registered charity. Unable to add item to List. , ISBN-13 We will look after your data in accordance with our Privacy Notice. The collection of arms and armor at the Wallace Collection is widely recognized as being one of the largest and most important in the world. You've landed on the new (soon to be released) website for Arms & Armor. Wallace Collection catalogues European Arms and Armour ; pt. The result is a series of hilts ranging from raw components to a full-scale reproduction of the original sword. Powered by Pure, Scopus & Elsevier Fingerprint Engine 2022 Elsevier B.V. We use cookies to help provide and enhance our service and tailor content. Please try your request again later. The collection of arms and armour at the Wallace Collection is widely recognised as being one of the largest and most important in the UK. Read instantly on your browser with Kindle Cloud Reader. Try again. Learn more. Book lets you see detail on individual pieces \and realise what skilled craftsmen made Them. ISBN10:0900785861 Dive into the research topics of 'Arms and Armour, The Wallace Collection, London'. Together they form a unique fingerprint. Something went wrong. This book is astonishing! Dann geben Sie einen Suchauftrag auf und wir informieren Sie automatisch, sobald das Buch verfgbar ist! Additionally, the Complete Digital Catalogue presents some 7000 new photographs of the collection on a USB drive. If you agree, well also use cookies to complement your shopping experience across the Amazon stores as described in our Cookie Notice. Sie kennen Autor und Titel des Buches und finden es trotzdem nicht auf AbeBooks? Among these are: the earliest piece in the collection, a Scandinavian sword dating from the early medieval Viking age, a golden tournament helmet of Emperor Ferdinand I from 1555, a dagger from 15991600 belonging to French Henri IV, and a flint-lock pistol dating from c. 1738-44 of Prince Louis, Dauphin of France, the eldest son of King Louis XV. Browse through our selection of popular books from different genres, such as crime fiction, thrillers, historical novels or romance novels, Capwell, T: Arms and Armour of the Medieval Joust. Gut aufgebaut, wird ein Abriss ber die Entwicklung der Wallace Collection dargestellt. Please try again. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings, help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them. 1101 Stinson Blvd. The European part of the collection was acquired primarily by Sir Richard Wallace, mainly in 1871, from the collections of Sir Samuel Rush Meyrick founding father of the serious study of arms and armour in Britain and that of the comte de Nieuwerkerke Director of the Louvre under the Emperor Napoleon III. In the bookMasterpieces of European Arms and Armour in the Wallace CollectionCurator of Arms and Armour Tobias Capwell along with David Edge, Armourer and Head of Conservation, introduce this significant collection in an armoury historical context highlighting about 70 of the collections most interesting objects spanning from before 1400 to after 1800. I have never come across a book like it. This substantial catalogue of the marvellous Wallace Collection is of absolute top quality with beautifully lit sharp photographs, historic illustrations and informative text. Rent and save from the world's largest eBookstore. 55413 United States. , Paperback Meisterstcke aus einer der bedeutendsten Sammlungen. Masterpieces of European Arms and Armour in the Wallace Coll. ber diesen Titel kann sich auf eine andere Ausgabe dieses Titels beziehen. Zu dieser ISBN ist aktuell kein Angebot verfgbar. Capwell a loss to Kelvingrove, Glasgow but is London's gain, Nice to see Items in Wallace Collection in close up, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 December 2015. Discover more of the authors books, see similar authors, read author blogs and more. The European part of the collection was acquired primarily by Sir Richard Wallace, mainly in 1871, from the collections of Sir Samuel Rush Meyrickfounding father of the serious study of arms and armorand that of the comte de Nieuwerkerke, Director of the Louvre under the Emperor Napoleon III. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Consisting of around 2,500 objects, it represents both European and Oriental arms and armor. Norman's 1986 Supplement and other key catalogues. Sorry, there was a problem saving your cookie preferences. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we dont use a simple average. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. 1996-2022, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon, Recycling (including disposal of electrical and electronic equipment). Masterpieces of European Arms and Armour in the Wallace Collection, By Tobias Capwellwith David Edge and Jeremy Warren, Book and USB drive box set, 7000 illustrations Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 November 2015. Capwell's new catalogue is a book to treaure and return to again and again." Third parties use cookies for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalised ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. Norman's 1986 Supplement and every catalogue going back to 1900. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie Preferences, as described in the Cookie Notice. Masterpieces of European Arms and Armour in the Wallace Collection, Reviews aren't verified, but Google checks for and removes fake content when it's identified. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. After looking around, we'd appreciate 2 minutes of your timeto answer 3 short questions about your experience. To learn more about how and for what purposes Amazon uses personal information (such as Amazon Store order history), please visit our Privacy Notice. Un plaisir des yeux pour qui aime les armures. Verlag: HOLBERTON, 2013 Theme by Safe As Milk. : Nice to see Items in Wallace Collection in close up. The book should surely bring appreciation of arms and armour as art to a wider public." This magnificent and visually stunning resource is both rapidly searchable and is fully comprehensive, containing also the texts of Sir James Mann's 1962 catalogue of the European arms and armorwhich remains a fundamental reference work for the collection and for arms and armor studies in generalA.V.B. ISBN: 978 0 900785 93 1, "Tobias Capwell, the museum's Curator ofArms and Armour, writes in an engaging and energetic style rooted in his great enthusiam for, and deep knowledge of, the subject. The illustrations are of superlative quality, and Capwell's text provides hiostorical context, technical detail and aesthetic commentary. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. The detail of the writhed bars where hammered to shape then refined with file work. The collection is wide-ranging with the earliest pieces of armour dating from the 14th century, the earliest sword from 10th century, while the very fine historic firearms collection spans the 16th to the 19th centuries. Among these are the earliest piece in the collection, a Scandinavian sword dating from the early medieval`Viking age'; a golden tournament helmet of Emperor Ferdinand I from 1555; a dagger from c. 1600 belonging to French King Henri IV; and a flint lock pistol dating from c.1740 of Prince Louis, Dauphin of France, the eldest son of King Louis XV. The text is based on Sir James Mann's 1962 catalogue of the European arms and armour studies in general, as well as A.V.B. , ISBN-10 Outer Ring Road, Devarabeesanahalli Village. It also analyses reviews to verify trustworthiness. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 May 2014, Tobias Capwell has brought the Wallace Collection to life in this superbly written and presented book. The grip was formed of a body of hardwood and then the different twisted wire strands where wrapped about the core followed by the turks heads being added at the top and bottom. It is thereby an important surviving example of the 19th century passion for collecting arms and armour whose rarity, beauty of design, superlative craftsmanship, and richness of decoration were the guiding principles behind its formation. Described by the Times as a watershed between past and future of that most magnificent of publishing beasts, the academic catalogue as beautifully presented and generously illustrated as it is well researched, this book draws attention to a selection of the most refined and tantalizing pieces or arms and armour from one of the most significant collections of its kind. . By continuing you agree to the use of cookies, conceptualised exhibition, managed production and painted set designs for artworks. , Casemate UK Ltd; 1st edition (7 Nov. 2011), Language Sign up for our mailing-list and be alerted to new products, special sales, limited product availability, and more. Masterpieces of European Arms and Armour in the Wallace Collection, Publisher: Trustees of the Wallace Collection. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. The construction of these different elements where done mainly with forge and hand tools. , Dimensions The European part of the collection was acquired primarily by Sir Richard Wallace, mainly in 1871, from the collections of Sir Samuel Rush Meyrick, founding father of the serious study of arms and armour in Britain, and that of the Comte de Nieuwerkerke, Director of the Louvre under the Emperor Napoleon III. The collection is wide-ranging, with the earliest pieces of armour dating from the 14th century, the earliest sword from the 10th century, while the very fine historic firearms collection spans the 16th to the 19th centuries.In Masterpieces of European Arms and Armour in the Wallace Collection, curator Tobias Capwell along with David Edge, Head of Conservation, introduce this significant collection in an historical context, highlighting 70 of the collection's most interesting objects, spanning from before 1400 to after 1800. Click Customise Cookies to decline these cookies, make more detailed choices, or learn more. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Das Buch ist wirklich sein Geld mehr als Wert. We haven't found any reviews in the usual places. Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet or computer - no Kindle device required. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 February 2018. NE Published on a USB drive, the Complete Digital Catalogue presents all the arms and armor held by the Wallace Collection in more than 7000 new photographs, ranging from whole pieces to close details and presenting them from many angles.