medieval meat fork Viking mannenkleding The charioteer

The charioteer

Hairnets of this kind were worn throughout Europe during the late 15th and early 16th century

This chaperon is based on clothing fragments found in Skjoldehamm

It is made of natural brown leather and is delivered with a brass buckle

or demi-gauntlets

medieval meat fork Viking mannenkleding The charioteerThis medieval fork is based on various originals. This model was already in use by the Romans, an original is part of the collection of the British Museum. It was used by the Vikings like the original at the National Museum of Reyjavik. Meat forks like these are depictured at the Medieval Maciejowski bible. This iron fork has a claw which can be used to take meat out of stews. A very important addition to every re enactment, living history kitchen.