the lost oakeshott sword

Reventlov · 2nd February 2017, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by cornelistromp

btw have you seen this constructed S before in an inscription?

in 1250 the sword type was probably more common, the image of BIG swords with similar pommels can be seen in 13thC manuscripts.

That's a great illustration of this type of blade.

Good question about the form of the letter S... I cannot recall having seen such a form before, but would have to start inspecting photos to say for sure. I'll write you if I ever come across one... A form that is not uncommon is the S written as two separate opposing arcs, something like "CƆ", so in principle at least there is no problem with letters made of separate segments.

cornelistromp · 3rd February 2017, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Reventlov

That's a great illustration of this type of blade.

not only the blade actually also the wide pommel.

best,

silberschatzimsee · 18th February 2017, 12:27 PM

really very nice swords. its a shame that some scrupeled people ruin them.

Clive Thomas · 27th April 2017, 01:00 AM

Hi Jasper,

So good to see this sword again, post restoration. Whoever did the work has done an excellent job, and I was delighted to see the SOS marks that had been hidden for so long too.

Cerjak · 27th April 2017, 08:14 AM

It is a great opportunity to have a post from Clive Thomas .
It is his first post in the forum .
Hoping It will have More post from him.
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King of Emirs. Pious donations of European swords to the Arsenal of Alexandria during the time of the Viceroy Sayf al?din Aristay'
Author : Clive Thomas

Additional Notes on the Swords of Castillon'
Author : Clive Thomas

Notes on a small group of swords from the Arsenal of Alexandria'
Author : Clive Thomas

fernando · 27th April 2017, 09:03 PM

It is indeed with great satisfaction that we welcome to this forum such medieval swords authority like Mr. Clive Thomas.

Clive Thomas · 9th July 2017, 12:35 AM

Thank you Cerjak and Fernando! It's a bit of a late reply, I know, but your kind words are much appreciated.

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18th February 2017, 12:27 PM	#3
silberschatzimsee Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 90	really very nice swords. its a shame that some scrupeled people ruin them.

27th April 2017, 01:00 AM	#4
Clive Thomas Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 2	Hi Jasper, So good to see this sword again, post restoration. Whoever did the work has done an excellent job, and I was delighted to see the SOS marks that had been hidden for so long too.

27th April 2017, 09:03 PM	#6
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	It is indeed with great satisfaction that we welcome to this forum such medieval swords authority like Mr. Clive Thomas.

9th July 2017, 12:35 AM	#7
Clive Thomas Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 2	Thank you Cerjak and Fernando! It's a bit of a late reply, I know, but your kind words are much appreciated.