Some late Gothic daggers

Gonzalo G · 16th November 2008, 03:05 AM

!Muchas gracias, Manuel! I got them all! Now, I have your daggers.
Un abrazo

Gonzalo

G. McCormack · 16th November 2008, 03:37 AM

AFAIK, Finer just groups his items by price on his website. I dont think there is a need to get up in arms, so to speak.

Interesting to see the leatherwork on some of those daggers.

He used to send out some catalogs for free, now they cost a bit but are quite lovely.
If I had tens of thousands of dollars, I could maybe vouch for the items and not just the catalogs

Always interesting to see similar decorations on pieces from different places, but of course, a circle within a circle...about as simple and logical as you can get from a human craftsman, yes?

stekemest · 16th November 2008, 11:14 AM

It is quite simple, yes, but every decoration is an expression of style. You can't imagine such a decoration in Chinese art for example. On the other hand, you won't find the simple stroke-decoration of neolithic ceramics on medieval or later pieces. A single unit of decoration can be as simple as possible, but it is only used if it fits the style of a certain time.
there speaks the art historian...

Matchlock · 16th November 2008, 12:00 PM

David,

I can see your point. I did not mean to do wrong. Sorry.

Michael

Matchlock · 16th November 2008, 10:26 PM

David,

I, like Ed, definitely wish to be pointed to exactly that rule saying that posts concerning dealers' offers are banned from our forum.

Michael

David · 17th November 2008, 03:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matchlock

David,

I, like Ed, definitely wish to be pointed to exactly that rule saying that posts concerning dealers' offers are banned from our forum.

Michael

Here is a link to the forum rules gentlemen. If you scroll down you will find rule #1 refers to forum policy regarding live auctions, though it would probably be a good idea to read them all.

The Finer site didn't make it clear to me whether his pieces are auctioned or sold for a set price. Frankly i don't think it is a very good idea to post any for sale items, auction or otherwise as it turns the forum into a marketplace instead of an academic forum, but i believe this forum rule really most applies to auctions.
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=4

Matchlock · 17th November 2008, 07:46 PM

Thank you, Sir,

I will obey to the rules.

Michael

16th November 2008, 03:05 AM	#1
Gonzalo G Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Nothern Mexico Posts: 458	!Muchas gracias, Manuel! I got them all! Now, I have your daggers. Un abrazo Gonzalo

16th November 2008, 03:37 AM	#2
G. McCormack Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 131	AFAIK, Finer just groups his items by price on his website. I dont think there is a need to get up in arms, so to speak. Interesting to see the leatherwork on some of those daggers. He used to send out some catalogs for free, now they cost a bit but are quite lovely. If I had tens of thousands of dollars, I could maybe vouch for the items and not just the catalogs Always interesting to see similar decorations on pieces from different places, but of course, a circle within a circle...about as simple and logical as you can get from a human craftsman, yes?

16th November 2008, 11:14 AM	#3
stekemest Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Heidelberg, Germany Posts: 183	It is quite simple, yes, but every decoration is an expression of style. You can't imagine such a decoration in Chinese art for example. On the other hand, you won't find the simple stroke-decoration of neolithic ceramics on medieval or later pieces. A single unit of decoration can be as simple as possible, but it is only used if it fits the style of a certain time. there speaks the art historian...

16th November 2008, 12:00 PM	#4
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	David, I can see your point. I did not mean to do wrong. Sorry. Michael

16th November 2008, 10:26 PM	#5
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	David, I, like Ed, definitely wish to be pointed to exactly that rule saying that posts concerning dealers' offers are banned from our forum. Michael

17th November 2008, 07:46 PM	#7
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Thank you, Sir, I will obey to the rules. Michael