Society Of Archer-Antiquaries

The Willard E. Bishop collection of thumb rings is scheduled for auction at an on-line auction from 3/18 at 9 am to 3/22 at 2 pm. It comprised some 143 rings and over half are jade. The details are provided thru the following link: http://www.scofieldauctions.com/auction/283402/asian-archery-thumb-r...

Michael Barton sent me this photo of his father Paul amidst his extensive collection. It looks like a most inviting and interesting room filled with artifacts, collectibles, books and other items from a life time of collecting. I'm sure that Paul had many fascinating stories and memories concerning ...

Paul H. Barton It is with much sadness that I inform you that fellow member Paul Barton recently passed away. Paul had been both a member of the Society of Archer-Antiquaries and the Archery Collectors Guild for a number of years. I have had the pleasure and the privilege of corresponding with Paul...

I am very saddened to hear the news about Bob Brown. He and I communicated many times over the last few years. He encouraged me to write articles for the Archery Collectors' Guild Newsletter as well as suggesting that I submit an article for the Journal of the Society of Archer-Antiquaries . I wishe...

Just wanted to say that I like very much the new look and options of the Forum page.

Yesterday, January 6th, was a good "mail" day for me. I received Bob Brown's informative "Arrowhead", the 2008 SAA Journal [a nice cross section of articles and interests with some great photography] and Hugh Soar's "The Romance of Archery: A Social History of the Longbow&qu...

Considering that the payment for the two CD's is 15 pounds sterling, I would be willing to pay 5 to 10 pounds sterling for the index.

For me, there is always a lot of anticipation taking place at year end looking forward to the arrival of the annual issue of the SAA Journal. I have just finished reading the 2006 Journal and enjoyed it immensely. It never ceases to amaze me to see in the articles the in-depth knowledge, diversity o...