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Forum: European Armoury 21st July 2013, 07:36 PM
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Posted By valkenburg
Does any of you know how these Victorian copies...

Does any of you know how these Victorian copies were made? were the hand forged like they did in the 16th century? or were they made out sheet metal with machinery? they already had some pretty...
Forum: European Armoury 18th July 2013, 09:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 17,058
Posted By valkenburg
Only 185 euro?? what a bargain! Lucky you. 870...

Only 185 euro?? what a bargain! Lucky you. 870 was the hammer price, and then 23% + VAT was added as well (so in the end it was about 1100 euro). But I think your sword is more recent than this one.
Forum: European Armoury 18th July 2013, 04:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 17,058
Posted By valkenburg
Check out this sword that was recently sold at...

Check out this sword that was recently sold at auction:

http://www.lawrences.co.uk/Catalogues/FS230513/lot0079.html

This sword is a little similar to yours and was made late 19th century...
Forum: European Armoury 3rd June 2013, 10:50 AM
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Views: 5,154
Posted By valkenburg
19th century twohander flamberg bearing sword...how were they made?

This huge 66" 19th century bearing sword was recently sold at an English auction house:
http://www.lawrences.co.uk/Catalogues/FS230513/lot0079.html
click the link for many photo's and a short...
Forum: European Armoury 17th November 2008, 10:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,554
Posted By valkenburg
Better pics: ...

Better pics:

http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/12/l_401c955550e6457f81a43c082fb43374.jpg

http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/45/l_52275ce9d6324b41bd24b9ca61f15714.jpg
Forum: European Armoury 16th November 2008, 10:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,952
Posted By valkenburg
Thanks! Yes, it looks way better now with a...

Thanks! Yes, it looks way better now with a handle.
Forum: European Armoury 16th November 2008, 02:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,952
Posted By valkenburg
I decided to have the handle replaced and took...

I decided to have the handle replaced and took some better pics:

http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/38/l_e9a9b08b54f8436f994103dc243c989d.jpg

...
Forum: European Armoury 13th November 2008, 07:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,952
Posted By valkenburg
I showed the sword to an auctioneer specialized...

I showed the sword to an auctioneer specialized in Arms and armor and he was sure it was the real deal! He dated it around 1520.
Forum: European Armoury 13th November 2008, 07:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,554
Posted By valkenburg
Yes, it has been restored and conserved by a...

Yes, it has been restored and conserved by a museum. So it will last for a loooooooong time!
Forum: European Armoury 12th November 2008, 09:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,554
Posted By valkenburg
Thanks! It was found in the river Thames.

Thanks! It was found in the river Thames.
Forum: European Armoury 12th November 2008, 03:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,561
Posted By valkenburg
Awesome! And in such good condition!

Awesome! And in such good condition!
Forum: European Armoury 12th November 2008, 01:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,554
Posted By valkenburg
The pride of my collection...a real Viking sword

Here's my fave sword: a real Viking sword, heavily corroded but still in one piece. I'm looking forward to hearing your reactions!

http://usera.imagecave.com/valkenburg/vikingsword.jpg
Forum: European Armoury 11th November 2008, 09:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,952
Posted By valkenburg
and another photo: ...

and another photo:

http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/16/l_7fae6a0da0684368b7785ddc4ea851fa.jpg
Forum: European Armoury 11th November 2008, 04:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,952
Posted By valkenburg
Thanks! It was way too corroded to be only 60...

Thanks! It was way too corroded to be only 60 years old, but tell me some more about the weight. How much should a 16 th century one weigh? The lenght of the sword is about 84.5 cm.
Forum: European Armoury 11th November 2008, 06:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,952
Posted By valkenburg
Thanks! It's great to be part of this forum....

Thanks! It's great to be part of this forum. Always nice to discuss arms and armor with other enthusiasts.
And many thanks for the info and book references on the sword!
Yes, the sword has been...
Forum: European Armoury 10th November 2008, 02:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,952
Posted By valkenburg
original 16th century Katzbalger sword?

Greetings! I recently bought an early 16 th century Katzbalger (German Landsknecht) sword. Can anyone of you tell me if this is the real deal? Here are some pics:
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