Katzbalgers and Related Landsknecht Swords

Matchlock · 30th September 2010, 08:42 PM

Ca. 1200, plus/minus 100 years.

Grrr, thought I forgot to photograph it but on second thought I am afraid I never actually saw it; it is the property of Durham Cathedral, North East England, not of the Leeds or London museums, and probably not even on display there. I will try to do some research and let you know.

For more information on that and related items, please go

http://bjorn.foxtail.nu/h_conyers_eng.htm

Best,
Michael

Matchlock · 30th September 2010, 09:06 PM

An even madder grrr: no color photo on the web or in any of my books!

m

Dmitry · 30th September 2010, 10:02 PM

I don't want to divert from the subject matter of this "best ever" thread. Perhaps the moderator can move these posts into a separate Conyers Falchion thread?
Meanwhile, here's the most detailed description of the piece, along with some photos.

Archaeologia Aeliana, or, Miscellaneous tracts relating to antiquity, Volume 15
By Society of Antiquaries of Newcastle upon Tyne

http://books.google.com/books?id=5e4...lchion&f=false

Matchlock · 30th September 2010, 10:49 PM

Nice idea!

Still what's needed most in my opinion would be high quality and topic color pics.

At the same time I wish that members more experienced than I would do the posting on this subject. That too should be considered in my opinion when making it a thread on its own.

Good night to all you nightowls out there (and all the others),
Michael

30th September 2010, 08:42 PM	#1
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	The Conyer's Falchion Ca. 1200, plus/minus 100 years. Grrr, thought I forgot to photograph it but on second thought I am afraid I never actually saw it; it is the property of Durham Cathedral, North East England, not of the Leeds or London museums, and probably not even on display there. I will try to do some research and let you know. For more information on that and related items, please go http://bjorn.foxtail.nu/h_conyers_eng.htm Best, Michael Attached Images Last edited by Matchlock; 30th September 2010 at 08:59 PM.

30th September 2010, 09:06 PM	#2
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	An even madder grrr: no color photo on the web or in any of my books! m

30th September 2010, 10:02 PM	#3
Dmitry Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 607	I don't want to divert from the subject matter of this "best ever" thread. Perhaps the moderator can move these posts into a separate Conyers Falchion thread? Meanwhile, here's the most detailed description of the piece, along with some photos. Archaeologia Aeliana, or, Miscellaneous tracts relating to antiquity, Volume 15 By Society of Antiquaries of Newcastle upon Tyne http://books.google.com/books?id=5e4...lchion&f=false

30th September 2010, 10:49 PM	#4
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Nice idea! Still what's needed most in my opinion would be high quality and topic color pics. At the same time I wish that members more experienced than I would do the posting on this subject. That too should be considered in my opinion when making it a thread on its own. Good night to all you nightowls out there (and all the others), Michael