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7th November 2012, 08:58 PM
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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. |
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28th January 2013, 03:35 PM
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Two soil finds from the Netherlands, the katzbalger is 87cm and the sword is 94cm allover.
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19th November 2013, 05:50 PM
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For an undisputed original piece retaining its sheath and bodkins, please see
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=17364 Best, Michael |
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30th November 2013, 09:10 PM
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A Highly Unusual High-Gothic Seitenwehr (Side Guard), Bavaria, ca. 1425
From a fine and important early painting by the Master of the Worcester Carrying of the Cross, active in Bavaria, where I live, ca. 1425.
Best, Michael Last edited by Matchlock; 30th November 2013 at 09:31 PM. Reason: A Highly Unusual High-Gothic Seitenwehr Bavaria, ca. 1425 |
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8th January 2014, 10:59 AM
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A fine and rare Swiss hand-and-a-half sword with single-edged blade (double-edged for its last third, Schnepf), ca. 1530.
Sold at auction: Tom del Mar, 10 December 2008, lot 122. Enjoy! Best, Michael |
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8th January 2014, 11:01 AM
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One more image.
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8th January 2014, 10:50 PM
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A late Katzbalger, ca. 1540, with recurved but open 'pretzel' quillons and a flat pommel; at the Higgins Armory Museum, Worcester, Massachusetts.
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