Johannes Hoppe Rapier and Dagger

urbanspaceman · 17th March 2023, 07:34 PM

I am willing to 'suffer the slings and arrows' here because I am not a collector but an appreciator.
Not only would I not hesitate (no double negative) to enthusiastically possess this pair, but I would enjoy them dearly hanging on my wall.
They are impressive indeed.
Of course, I am the type who attempts to restore stuff to showroom quality because I feel the man who made it would not be happy to see it distressed. Many of you may think I am beyond the pale.
That is a splendid blade from an exceptional smith... well logged into Solingen history.
I suspect it is quite a unique exhibit down in SD... how is the arms and armour world down there?

fernando · 17th March 2023, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by urbanspaceman

...I am willing to 'suffer the slings and arrows' here because I am not a collector but an appreciator...

Collecting alone doesn't give knowledge; could be just gathering. Interest does, so as curiosity

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SwordLover79 · 17th March 2023, 11:20 PM

The arms collecting hobby is actually quite vibrant in the Southwestern US as best I can tell. Probably more so in Los Angeles than the San Diego area. The annual antique arms and armor show in Las Vegas this January was fairly robust, though not as well attended as shows prior to Covid. Each year some nice pieces come out of hiding...

urbanspaceman · 18th March 2023, 01:00 PM

Thank-you for your response.

17th March 2023, 07:34 PM	#1
urbanspaceman Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Tyneside. North-East England Posts: 577	Fabulous fakery I am willing to 'suffer the slings and arrows' here because I am not a collector but an appreciator. Not only would I not hesitate (no double negative) to enthusiastically possess this pair, but I would enjoy them dearly hanging on my wall. They are impressive indeed. Of course, I am the type who attempts to restore stuff to showroom quality because I feel the man who made it would not be happy to see it distressed. Many of you may think I am beyond the pale. That is a splendid blade from an exceptional smith... well logged into Solingen history. I suspect it is quite a unique exhibit down in SD... how is the arms and armour world down there?

18th March 2023, 01:00 PM	#4
urbanspaceman Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Tyneside. North-East England Posts: 577	SW area arms collecting Thank-you for your response.

17th March 2023, 11:20 PM	#3
SwordLover79 Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: San Diego Posts: 56	The arms collecting hobby is actually quite vibrant in the Southwestern US as best I can tell. Probably more so in Los Angeles than the San Diego area. The annual antique arms and armor show in Las Vegas this January was fairly robust, though not as well attended as shows prior to Covid. Each year some nice pieces come out of hiding...