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31st March 2023, 11:54 AM | #1 |
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I have read it but do not have a copy, unfortunately. I found it in one of the university libraries in my region. I'll scan it for you at my next opportunity, but this could be a few months... I don't know if that will be quick enough for your timeline.
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31st March 2023, 02:00 PM | #2 |
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Odd example
I came across this rather ugly (IMHO) example and felt I should draw it to your attention in case it was of interest. It is currently up for auction.
This is the description translated roughly from German: Lattice basket Schiavona, Italy around 1700, double-edged, slender blade, blade with patina and with slight traces of corrosion, openwork in the upper part, iron, somewhat loosened, cut basket hilt, with straight cross-guard, wooden grip. about 100cm |
31st March 2023, 11:39 PM | #3 |
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Lionello Boccia article
Hi Mark, thanks for your offer, I don't mind how long it takes as I have not been able to track down a copy.
Cheers Cathey |
1st April 2023, 02:03 AM | #4 |
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Strange Schiavona for auction
Hi urbanspaceman
Yes I did see this one, the blade is nice and early Italian I think, but the hilt is very odd to me. Looks like it has been played with. Cheers Cathey |
1st April 2023, 10:44 AM | #5 |
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compo corretto
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1st April 2023, 02:09 PM | #6 |
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lenght of handle
Keith, the length of the handle appears to be longer than average. The blade seems slender. Which to me gives the impression that this was a stabbing weapon. A long time ago I remember reading that these were primarily thrusting weapons but looking at all the examples of blades on this thread and on the forum, it seems that there were possibly several schools of thought associated with this hilt.
Cathy, these may be questions bordering on my being simple minded, did the average length of the handle change over time? Did the balance of the blade shift as well? Am I correct in thinking that many of these were cut and thrust weapons? In your research for the article did you find that they became more thrust orientated as the hilt became more intricate? Or did they continue to be manufactured for a diversity of fencing styles? |
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what he said
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Personal inclination is towards wide broadsword blades with chopping in mind. The length and strength helped when dealing with a typical munition's grade rapier. I can understand why the Border Reivers coveted them. I too think they are the most desirable of all swords and I am very keen to acquire one. Last edited by urbanspaceman; 1st April 2023 at 02:18 PM. Reason: typo |
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1st April 2023, 01:09 AM | #8 |
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Does the first picture show a pommel with a hole to receive a knuckle bow? If so, a composite piece?
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