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Forum: European Armoury Yesterday, 06:03 PM
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Last one ...

Last one ...
Forum: European Armoury 10th September 2025, 06:29 PM
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Posted By Ed
No place for this but I feel like sharing

To conjure, even for a moment, the wistfulness which is the past is like trying to gather in one’s arms the hyacinthine colour of the distance. But if it is once achieved, what sweetness!—like the...
Forum: European Armoury 10th September 2025, 03:28 PM
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Posted By Ed
Thats what I figured.

Thats what I figured.
Forum: European Armoury 10th September 2025, 02:39 PM
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Thats it. I wonder what the issue was?

Thats it. I wonder what the issue was?
Forum: European Armoury 10th September 2025, 01:48 PM
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Posted By Ed
Sorry ... I have been wool gathering ... 3lb...

Sorry ... I have been wool gathering ...

3lb 8oz
Length o/a = 47"
Blade=38.25"
Cross guard= 10"
Grip = 6"

I noted that the Christie's description description describes it as "composite". I...
Forum: European Armoury 10th September 2025, 01:37 PM
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Posted By Ed
Another, late, example.

Another, late, example.
Forum: European Armoury 10th September 2025, 01:29 PM
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Posted By Ed
He is an old pal, you did good. Ever want to...

He is an old pal, you did good. Ever want to dump it call me.
Forum: European Armoury 9th September 2025, 03:56 PM
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Views: 7,004
Posted By Ed
Yes but a dealer in Miami had it more recently. ...

Yes but a dealer in Miami had it more recently. That where you got it?
Forum: European Armoury 7th September 2025, 11:01 PM
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Posted By Ed
Lovely Hussite type hand cannon. Had my eye on...

Lovely Hussite type hand cannon. Had my eye on one that was sold at auction then with a dealer in Florida.
ETA Definitively not a noisemaker.
Forum: European Armoury 11th August 2025, 07:59 PM
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Views: 4,411
Posted By Ed
A Munition Armor

This is a late 15th c. munition armor, similar to some examples from Rhodes.

The tassets are replacements that do not match the finish of the rest of the piece. Note the hammer marks.

I have...
Forum: European Armoury 11th August 2025, 06:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 14,075
Posted By Ed
I doubt it. I think the mention is totemic.

I doubt it. I think the mention is totemic.
Forum: European Armoury 11th August 2025, 01:49 PM
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Views: 14,075
Posted By Ed
And what is that bloody mark? It is...

And what is that bloody mark?

It is reminiscent of the eagle proof on german firearms.
Forum: European Armoury 11th August 2025, 01:40 PM
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Views: 14,075
Posted By Ed
Sorry for the delay, we are moving/starting a...

Sorry for the delay, we are moving/starting a company and generally at sea.

Usually I am more responsive :).

I bought this at Christie's at their 12/12/97 auction. Sadly the catalog is in a...
Forum: European Armoury 25th July 2025, 10:41 PM
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Views: 14,075
Posted By Ed
A Hand and a Half

Bought this at auction some time ago. I am not sure if I posted it but if so, apologies.

This might be my favorite "thing". It is real, it is not a gold inlaid cutsie thing, this was a working...
Forum: European Armoury 25th July 2025, 12:54 PM
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Views: 52,742
Posted By Ed
10 years, my god time flies. RIP Michael.

10 years, my god time flies.

RIP Michael.
Forum: European Armoury 25th July 2025, 12:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,071
Posted By Ed
I had an interest in these critters some time...

I had an interest in these critters some time back. The example on the right is a real "hunting sword" blade etched with hunting scenes. Blade 13 inches. This one is relatively recent.

The...
Forum: European Armoury 25th July 2025, 11:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 15,917
Posted By Ed
You might get a vessel of the appropriate size,...

You might get a vessel of the appropriate size, pour in enough water to cover the object (before you put it in). See what the level is by making a mark on the side.

Insert your ball and see how...
Forum: European Armoury 23rd July 2025, 11:24 AM
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Views: 4,542
Posted By Ed
I shall contact them. Thank you.

I shall contact them. Thank you.
Forum: European Armoury 22nd July 2025, 07:27 PM
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Views: 4,542
Posted By Ed
Michael Tromner Collection

I know that Michael had a pal that he wanted to give his collection to when he passed. He mentioned that to me on a couple of occasions. I never got the guy's name. Anyone know what Michael's...
Forum: European Armoury 17th May 2025, 12:36 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 34,301
Posted By Ed
Ahhhh ,,, fakes. This occupies a special...

Ahhhh ,,, fakes.

This occupies a special place in my heart, having been duped some number of times.

I suggest that perhaps a subforum entitled "Exposed" be created and if a piece is...
Forum: European Armoury 6th May 2025, 02:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 20,178
Posted By Ed
Last thing ... books speak to us, right? Well I...

Last thing ... books speak to us, right? Well I bought a vellum bound religious book when I was 16 or so. It had a handwritten inscription on the flyleaf. Finally, 420 years later, the speaker...
Forum: European Armoury 5th May 2025, 12:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 20,178
Posted By Ed
Here is a funny story. I came across a first...

Here is a funny story. I came across a first edition of this book some years ago on ebay. Very reasonably priced, ex lib.


Seems a guy working at the Manchester UK library got jilted and swiped...
Forum: European Armoury 4th May 2025, 04:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 20,178
Posted By Ed
Richard Burton reference

The Book of the Sword

Dated perhaps but classic. Free download.

https://archive.org/details/BurtonSword/page/n27/mode/2up
Forum: European Armoury 8th March 2025, 03:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 11,585
Posted By Ed
An unknown mark ... can anyone help?

It is on a Luger pistol. It is fairly unique.

The Cyrillic reversed N suggests a connection to Russia, the crown pre revolution. This mark might be on a sword or other bladed weapon.

I am...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 4th March 2025, 02:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 42,423
Posted By Ed
I am examining this thing. How in the world...

I am examining this thing. How in the world would one use it?
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