A Beautiful Vikingsword, 9th Century!

Matchlock · 27th January 2011, 05:16 PM

This was estimated 18,000 - 22,000 euro but failed to sell at auction with von Morenberg, Trento/Italy, 20 June 2010.

Overall length 92 cm.

Please note the fine fishbone decoration on the upper section of the blade!

Now wouldn't this perfect specimen make a fine and decent logo of our forum, instead of the poor Tuareg sword representing us now?! Jim? Lee? 'Nando?

Best,
Michael

Matchlock · 27th January 2011, 05:21 PM

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fernando · 27th January 2011, 07:41 PM

What an aesthetic issue you are addressing, Michl

I would say that this is a magnificent sword, with an intrinsic value, admittedly greater than tat of a takouba.
But in photogenic terms i guess that we have already seen in tis forum, mainly posted by you but not only, specimens more appealing, as more fit to make the cliche of a (forum) logo.
This without forgetting that the takouba depicted in the forum is rather photogenic, apart from its relative intrisic value, other than cultural.
We must not forget that (first), our mother forum has been originaly developed for an Ethnographic horizon and (second but not less important), the forum owner loves takoubas

; not that he doesn't like Vicking swords, though

A different approach would be that, if our sub-forums could also show their 'sub-logo', the boys from the keris Warung could select a traditional example of their taste and we, the European cousins, could choose an elegant Katzbalger, a Vicking spatha, or the like.
But mind you, not (necessarily) the nicest valuable specimen, but the more 'logo-ish' one.
Yours faithfuly

Matchlock · 29th January 2011, 08:24 PM

Hi 'Nando,

I thoroughly understand your well based arguments - no problem.

What really worries me is the fact that no one responds with something we could benefit from substantially ...

Best,
Michl

Jeff Pringle · 31st January 2011, 12:33 AM

I think this sword did not sell for a good reason, and that it would not make an ideal logo because it is not a Viking sword. The patterns on the blade are all wrong, and the decoration of the pommel is suspect at best - a very nice fake, though.

Rick · 31st January 2011, 01:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff Pringle

I think this sword did not sell for a good reason, and that it would not make an ideal logo because it is not a Viking sword. The patterns on the blade are all wrong, and the decoration of the pommel is suspect at best - a very nice fake, though.

Thanks Jeff .

I like our logo just as it is .

Matchlock · 31st January 2011, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff Pringle

I think this sword did not sell for a good reason, and that it would not make an ideal logo because it is not a Viking sword. The patterns on the blade are all wrong, and the decoration of the pommel is suspect at best - a very nice fake, though.

That would indeed account for some questions!

Best,
Michael

27th January 2011, 05:16 PM	#1
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	A Beautiful Vikingsword, 9th Century! This was estimated 18,000 - 22,000 euro but failed to sell at auction with von Morenberg, Trento/Italy, 20 June 2010. Overall length 92 cm. Please note the fine fishbone decoration on the upper section of the blade! Now wouldn't this perfect specimen make a fine and decent logo of our forum, instead of the poor Tuareg sword representing us now?! Jim? Lee? 'Nando? Best, Michael Attached Images

27th January 2011, 05:21 PM	#2
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	The rest of the details. Attached Images

27th January 2011, 07:41 PM	#3
fernando Lead Moderator European Armoury Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,645	What an aesthetic issue you are addressing, Michl I would say that this is a magnificent sword, with an intrinsic value, admittedly greater than tat of a takouba. But in photogenic terms i guess that we have already seen in tis forum, mainly posted by you but not only, specimens more appealing, as more fit to make the cliche of a (forum) logo. This without forgetting that the takouba depicted in the forum is rather photogenic, apart from its relative intrisic value, other than cultural. We must not forget that (first), our mother forum has been originaly developed for an Ethnographic horizon and (second but not less important), the forum owner loves takoubas ; not that he doesn't like Vicking swords, though A different approach would be that, if our sub-forums could also show their 'sub-logo', the boys from the keris Warung could select a traditional example of their taste and we, the European cousins, could choose an elegant Katzbalger, a Vicking spatha, or the like. But mind you, not (necessarily) the nicest valuable specimen, but the more 'logo-ish' one. Yours faithfuly

29th January 2011, 08:24 PM	#4
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Hi 'Nando, I thoroughly understand your well based arguments - no problem. What really worries me is the fact that no one responds with something we could benefit from substantially ... Best, Michl

31st January 2011, 12:33 AM	#5
Jeff Pringle Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 189	I think this sword did not sell for a good reason, and that it would not make an ideal logo because it is not a Viking sword. The patterns on the blade are all wrong, and the decoration of the pommel is suspect at best - a very nice fake, though.