JOHANNES WUNDES SWORD

cornelistromp · 16th April 2019, 03:16 PM

Hi Nick,

grip and pommel are new, 20thC, blade(surely) and guard (possibly) end of 16thC.

best,
Jasper

Jim McDougall · 16th April 2019, 03:39 PM

Nick, very nice Wundes blade, and as noted, the grip and pommel modern restoration, and very tastefully done. It is not uncommon to find these kinds of situations as swords were refurbished in their working lives in many cases, so in effect, this is just a more recent extension of that practice, and places a wonderful old blade (and probably the guard as Jasper notes)in proper context.

nickolas33 · 16th April 2019, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim McDougall

Nick, very nice Wundes blade, and as noted, the grip and pommel modern restoration, and very tastefully done. It is not uncommon to find these kinds of situations as swords were refurbished in their working lives in many cases, so in effect, this is just a more recent extension of that practice, and places a wonderful old blade (and probably the guard as Jasper notes)in proper context.

Thank you guys very much for your replies.As a new sword collector that I am,your opinions are valuable and helpful for me.As you said the wire grip and maybe the pomel are newest.I wonder about the guard.

CSinTX · 17th April 2019, 03:17 PM

My impression is similar to others. The blade old and good. The grip and pommel definitely more modern. The guard, I'm less sure but I lean towards 19th C or later.

Will M · 18th April 2019, 05:07 AM

Looks like a keeper!
Early swords are available but prices keep climbing, don't get talked out of it.
I don't collect such early swords but I did acquire a mortuary sword, the price was extremely low at auction for what it was.
Your sword has a great makers mark stamped deeply and with the restoration work displays well.

fernando · 21st April 2019, 09:06 AM

Still the value of a precious blade is one thing, but that of a whole precious sword ... is another

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MForde · 21st April 2019, 01:12 PM

I have a tantalisingly similar mark on a hanger. No crown though, alas.

21st April 2019, 01:12 PM	#7
MForde Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: UK Posts: 36	I have a tantalisingly similar mark on a hanger. No crown though, alas. Attached Images

16th April 2019, 03:16 PM	#1
cornelistromp Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,060	Hi Nick, grip and pommel are new, 20thC, blade(surely) and guard (possibly) end of 16thC. best, Jasper

16th April 2019, 03:39 PM	#2
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,459	Nick, very nice Wundes blade, and as noted, the grip and pommel modern restoration, and very tastefully done. It is not uncommon to find these kinds of situations as swords were refurbished in their working lives in many cases, so in effect, this is just a more recent extension of that practice, and places a wonderful old blade (and probably the guard as Jasper notes)in proper context.

17th April 2019, 03:17 PM	#4
CSinTX Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 233	My impression is similar to others. The blade old and good. The grip and pommel definitely more modern. The guard, I'm less sure but I lean towards 19th C or later.

18th April 2019, 05:07 AM	#5
Will M Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: In the wee woods north of Napanee Ontario Posts: 395	Looks like a keeper! Early swords are available but prices keep climbing, don't get talked out of it. I don't collect such early swords but I did acquire a mortuary sword, the price was extremely low at auction for what it was. Your sword has a great makers mark stamped deeply and with the restoration work displays well.

21st April 2019, 09:06 AM	#6
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Still the value of a precious blade is one thing, but that of a whole precious sword ... is another .