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Forum: European Armoury 12th May 2023, 12:45 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 35,867
Posted By cornelistromp
it took a while, but finally found it in the...

it took a while, but finally found it in the Rijksmuseum in Holland:)

this has been incorrectly dated by the Rijksmuseum between 1500 and 1625, I am almost certain that the date must be around...
Forum: European Armoury 10th March 2023, 01:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 11,821
Posted By cornelistromp
although they were ordered in numbers, I think...

although they were ordered in numbers, I think real standardization came later, with the epee wallonne. it could be that there were some kind of rough regulations for example that the type of rapier...
Forum: Swap Forum 20th February 2023, 04:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 6,907
Posted By cornelistromp
too exepnsive, € 1250 ?

too exepnsive, € 1250 ?
Forum: European Armoury 19th February 2023, 12:54 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 35,305
Posted By cornelistromp
welcome.

welcome.
Forum: European Armoury 18th February 2023, 05:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 35,305
Posted By cornelistromp
the rapier is english and with a screwed...

the rapier is english and with a screwed nuckleguard on the pommel circa 1630-1640.
The inscription in the fuller MOMOM can be found on the following rapiers, among others.
one landsknecht rapier...
Forum: European Armoury 11th February 2023, 03:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 16,559
Posted By cornelistromp
It is splitting hairs and I'm happy with any...

It is splitting hairs and I'm happy with any length but what google and wikipedia say about it is about the length that we now measure of what we consider a rapier today.

I'll ask Jp puype the...
Forum: European Armoury 11th February 2023, 09:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 16,559
Posted By cornelistromp
JP puype mentioned it to me during a discussion...

JP puype mentioned it to me during a discussion about rapiers but I believe it is in one of his publications, his reference was some 16/17th century fencing book that mentions this minimum size.
...
Forum: European Armoury 10th February 2023, 02:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 11,821
Posted By cornelistromp
it is a bit short for a rapier, cf JP puype...

it is a bit short for a rapier, cf JP puype lenght should be 112cm+ in total.

your sword is a Dutch broadsword for the cavalry, 1620-1630. Norman hilt 62 or subtype 62.
as I see the empty slots...
Forum: European Armoury 10th February 2023, 10:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,166
Posted By cornelistromp
when I saw the wheellock rifle above at Czernys...

when I saw the wheellock rifle above at Czernys last December I searched my memory for this ZM as I have certainly seen it before.
it has everything of being a Zeughaus mark. if I compare it with...
Forum: European Armoury 10th February 2023, 09:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 16,559
Posted By cornelistromp
it is not a rapier, a rapier has a minimum length...

it is not a rapier, a rapier has a minimum length of 112cm to be a rapier.
It is a beautiful silver encrusted transitional sword from between 1645-1655, maybe Dutch.
A shortened rapier blade is...
Forum: European Armoury 8th February 2023, 07:53 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 245,388
Posted By cornelistromp
as sent to you by pm, this type is frequently...

as sent to you by pm, this type is frequently found in the Dutch soil, and can be dated in the last quarter of the 16th century. see excavated basket hilts and such a sword from the Visser...
Forum: European Armoury 8th February 2023, 03:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,166
Posted By cornelistromp
probably ZM is Zeughaus Marienburg, arsenal of...

probably ZM is Zeughaus Marienburg, arsenal of Schloss Marienburg.

best,
Jasper
Forum: European Armoury 14th January 2023, 02:25 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 245,388
Posted By cornelistromp
Hi Cathey, yes : Ubojite Ostrice best...

Hi Cathey,

yes : Ubojite Ostrice

best regards
Jasper
Forum: Swap Forum 8th January 2023, 12:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,128
Posted By cornelistromp
sold.

sold.
Forum: European Armoury 6th January 2023, 02:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 10,473
Posted By cornelistromp
I am very sorry, but my first reaction is that...

I am very sorry, but my first reaction is that this is a recent reproduction.
The main reasons for this are the very coarse forging, especially the cross and the pommel, unusual inlay decoration,...
Forum: Swap Forum 5th January 2023, 01:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 6,907
Posted By cornelistromp
for sale swiss riding sword +-1650

for sale (or swap for something Dutch) swiss riding sword
oal 91cm , lionhead pommel and sea? creatures at the guard finals.
single edge blade with double edged tip. edging on blade; the moto
NOLI...
Forum: European Armoury 2nd January 2023, 01:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 13,614
Posted By cornelistromp
fe sword in the deadly contest between Joab’s and...

fe sword in the deadly contest between Joab’s and Abner’s
men Morgan/Maciejowski Bible.
Forum: European Armoury 30th December 2022, 02:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 9,330
Posted By cornelistromp
it is same system as the Dutch breechloading...

it is same system as the Dutch breechloading cannons in order to safe loading time.

very nice ! where is this document now?

best regards

Jasper
Forum: European Armoury 27th December 2022, 10:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 24,100
Posted By cornelistromp
please see...

please see http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=8630&page=2

post #48
Forum: European Armoury 27th December 2022, 10:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 19,487
Posted By cornelistromp
please see...

please see http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=8630&page=2

matchlock's post #45
Forum: Swap Forum 20th December 2022, 02:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,128
Posted By cornelistromp
Too expensive ? reduced to €1350 + shipping

Too expensive ?

reduced to €1350 + shipping
Forum: Swap Forum 15th December 2022, 12:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,128
Posted By cornelistromp
for sale silver hilted Hanger

as it does not fit very well in my collection which stops at 1650 or must be of Dutch origine.


for sale beautiful English silver hilted hanger +- 1690
price Euro 1600 + shipping.

swap trade...
Forum: European Armoury 15th December 2022, 12:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,582
Posted By cornelistromp
goodmorning, I believe the E on the barrel...

goodmorning,

I believe the E on the barrel stands for Arsenal of city Emden/ Ruestkammer der Stadt Emden.

best, Jasper
Forum: European Armoury 9th December 2022, 01:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 24,793
Posted By cornelistromp
it seems to me a recent reproduction, patinated...

it seems to me a recent reproduction, patinated and aged.
Forum: European Armoury 15th October 2022, 03:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,865
Posted By cornelistromp
the construction of the rondel, with the metal...

the construction of the rondel, with the metal band on the rim around it, resembles somewhat a 14/15th c basilard in my collection.
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