Zulu Dawn:“Excuse me, my Lord, there's something I must convey to you. I rode along the track down to Rorke's Drift. The sky above is red with fire. Your orders my Lord? Do we move to the drift?”
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Posts : 4 Join date : 2021-01-24 Location : Zummerzet
Subject: Display fixings Sat Sep 25, 2021 1:31 pm
Morning All,
We're in the process of moving house and I'm looking forward to properly displaying my ever growing collection of Anglo Zulu War Weaponry, and before you fret, I have permission from the Boss [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] .
I wondered what kind of wall fixings other collectors use to securely mount their displays, obviously dependent on the weight of each object and the type of wall.
I am looking for something that doesn't detract from each item but is secure nonetheless.
Many thanks in advance,
gardner1879
Posts : 216 Join date : 2021-01-04
Subject: Re: Display fixings Sat Sep 25, 2021 7:07 pm
Hi Phil For knoberries and spears a thin piece of brass wire wrapped around just below the blade/ball then attached to a nail on the wall. Support the tail end with a second nail if you want them at an angle. For shields use wire to attach the pole to the shield then put wire round the pole so the pole is taking the weight and hang. The brass wire blends with the dark wood/metal. A decorative Victorian umbrella stand is good if you have a large selection of knobkerries. Kate
90th
Posts : 10356 Join date : 2009-04-07 Age : 65 Location : Melbourne, Australia
Subject: Display fixings Sun Sep 26, 2021 2:43 am
Hi Phil For framed prints etc I just use picture hooks , I have my Axes , Spears , Knobkerries displayed in a Fishing Rod stand ! , other items I use brackets on a frame which consists of two sides and with notches cut into them , which sit on book cases etc . 90th
philzrx
Posts : 4 Join date : 2021-01-24 Location : Zummerzet
Subject: Re: Display fixings Sun Sep 26, 2021 4:36 pm
Many thanks, Kate and 90th [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]
The more I think about it, the more I think brass hooks might be the answer. There is nothing the grandkids love more than being chased round the house by their crazy granddad holding one or more iklwa [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.][You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]
90th
Posts : 10356 Join date : 2009-04-07 Age : 65 Location : Melbourne, Australia
Subject: Display fixings Mon Sep 27, 2021 1:36 am
Happy to be of some help . 90th
John Young
Posts : 2305 Join date : 2013-09-08 Age : 65 Location : Lower Sheering, Essex
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