Zweihander identification

ulfberth · 5th November 2015, 12:10 PM

I agree with Jasper,

The missing curls on the quillions is very unusual and this could indeed be a later transformation or even a variation on this type of guard. All the decoration on the quillions and pommel is in the traditional fashion and fits the time line of the sword.
This sword has indeed all characteristics of an original late 16th great sword, and they are not deliberately enhanced to make it look that way !
The maker will for now remain unknown but congratulations with this original two handed sword !

Kind regards

Ulfberth

dayton56 · 6th November 2015, 01:56 AM

Thanks so much for your assistance... I also inherited a slightly damaged polearm that might be contemporary with the sword. Is there a different forum that enjoys looking at such a weapon or do you have interest in seeing it?

CSinTX · 6th November 2015, 04:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dayton56

I also inherited a slightly damaged polearm that might be contemporary with the sword. Is there a different forum that enjoys looking at such a weapon or do you have interest in seeing it?

Please post it here.

ulfberth · 6th November 2015, 09:04 AM

Yes Dayton,

Please do post it here, this will be interesting and this could shed more light on the topic.

kind regards

Ulfberth

dayton56 · 6th November 2015, 06:01 PM

One of the tabs is missing/damaged and a modern screw is used to help hold the blade on. It was acquired at auction (Vienna) in the early 1960's . The ring was added to mount to a wall where it has been for 40+ years.

ulfberth · 6th November 2015, 06:38 PM

Amazing, this kind of etching on 17 century halberds is so rare... And the quality is unbelievable.
Although halberds, and helmets more often were etched in the 19th century, from what I can see on the picture this seems to be an etching of the 17th C.
It has nothing to do with the great sword in the sense of being a pair, the construction and quality of the work is totally different.
Congratulations again, I'm sure this is an original piece.

kind regards

Ulfberth

dayton56 · 6th November 2015, 07:58 PM

Hi Ulfberth,
Thanks for your comments. There appears to be a detailed sword hilt on one of the images... any idea type of sword it is representing? Thanks, Fred

6th November 2015, 01:56 AM	#2
dayton56 Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 14	Zweihander Thanks so much for your assistance... I also inherited a slightly damaged polearm that might be contemporary with the sword. Is there a different forum that enjoys looking at such a weapon or do you have interest in seeing it?

6th November 2015, 06:01 PM	#5
dayton56 Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 14	Polearm photos One of the tabs is missing/damaged and a modern screw is used to help hold the blade on. It was acquired at auction (Vienna) in the early 1960's . The ring was added to mount to a wall where it has been for 40+ years. Attached Images

6th November 2015, 07:58 PM	#7
dayton56 Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 14	Sword hilt in etching Hi Ulfberth, Thanks for your comments. There appears to be a detailed sword hilt on one of the images... any idea type of sword it is representing? Thanks, Fred Attached Images

5th November 2015, 12:10 PM	#1
ulfberth Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 426	I agree with Jasper, The missing curls on the quillions is very unusual and this could indeed be a later transformation or even a variation on this type of guard. All the decoration on the quillions and pommel is in the traditional fashion and fits the time line of the sword. This sword has indeed all characteristics of an original late 16th great sword, and they are not deliberately enhanced to make it look that way ! The maker will for now remain unknown but congratulations with this original two handed sword ! Kind regards Ulfberth

6th November 2015, 09:04 AM	#4
ulfberth Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 426	Yes Dayton, Please do post it here, this will be interesting and this could shed more light on the topic. kind regards Ulfberth

6th November 2015, 06:38 PM	#6
ulfberth Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 426	Amazing, this kind of etching on 17 century halberds is so rare... And the quality is unbelievable. Although halberds, and helmets more often were etched in the 19th century, from what I can see on the picture this seems to be an etching of the 17th C. It has nothing to do with the great sword in the sense of being a pair, the construction and quality of the work is totally different. Congratulations again, I'm sure this is an original piece. kind regards Ulfberth