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29th November 2014, 01:38 PM
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A few more views of the Schellenberg Katzbalger, followed by the Bohmams specimen.
When regarding the two oak wood plates forming the grip please note that originally, they were covered by a cord binding which was hidden beneath tooled leather. m Last edited by Matchlock; 29th November 2014 at 02:30 PM. |
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29th November 2014, 01:54 PM
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Lots of detailed close-up studies.
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29th November 2014, 02:03 PM
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The latten-inlaid bladesmith's mark, the tooled sheath and the bodkin also serving as an awl.
Please note the leather tooling at the bottom finial of the compartment for the by-knife and bodkin, ending in a wavy decorative element wrought in high relief and merging into the stitches of the seam. That characteristic serpent- or flame-like Early Renaissance ornament is found on various types of weapons and their accouterments: http://www.vikingsword.com /vb/showthread.php?t=8185&highlight=serpent+Early+Rena issance http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ly+Renaissance http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ly+Renaissance Last edited by Matchlock; 29th November 2014 at 02:24 PM. |
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29th November 2014, 02:33 PM
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In the top attachment, the stitched seam is seen passing over into a trefoil ornament representing the utmost stytilzation of a bunch of grapes.
For more on the characteristic Early Renaissance decorative element, please see http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...l+bunch+grapes http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...l+bunch+grapes http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...l+bunch+grapes Last edited by Matchlock; 29th November 2014 at 02:51 PM. |
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29th November 2014, 02:41 PM
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29th November 2014, 04:54 PM
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Welcome back Michael !
We all missed you, I hope that your health stays stable so we can enjoy your company here and you'r knowledge. Respectful greetings Ulfberth |
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8th August 2015, 03:05 AM
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R.I.P. Michael -forever Matchlock
Just bumped this thread he was so proud of.
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18th August 2015, 03:50 PM
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