Ethnographic Arms & Armour - View Single Post - Katzbalgers and Related Landsknecht Swords

cornelistromp · 7th November 2012, 08:58 PM

I do not expect it to be a composite from the 16th century. I can say with reasonable certainty that the guard is much later.
it may be of course the case that original parts are used, for example, the blade and/or the grip.
However, the patina, colour and pitting of the blade are almost identical to the other sword, this is highly unusual, Do they come from the same source?

It is difficult to give some kind of (final) opinion merely based on the posted pictures, if you have the opportunity and want to have more certainty, I would advice to submit it to a specialist of the well known auction houses;
Thomas del mar, Bonhams or Hermann Historica. A first impression they can give on the basis of photographs.

best,

7th November 2012, 08:58 PM	#381
cornelistromp Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,057	I do not expect it to be a composite from the 16th century. I can say with reasonable certainty that the guard is much later. it may be of course the case that original parts are used, for example, the blade and/or the grip. However, the patina, colour and pitting of the blade are almost identical to the other sword, this is highly unusual, Do they come from the same source? It is difficult to give some kind of (final) opinion merely based on the posted pictures, if you have the opportunity and want to have more certainty, I would advice to submit it to a specialist of the well known auction houses; Thomas del mar, Bonhams or Hermann Historica. A first impression they can give on the basis of photographs. best, Last edited by cornelistromp; 8th November 2012 at 03:38 AM.