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Forum: European Armoury 9th December 2017, 09:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 16,643
Posted By Foxbat
That is not an uncommon blade structure, I in...

That is not an uncommon blade structure, I in fact own several of them, for instance this one. Here it also contains the wolf-like symbol (although some people suggested it might be a cow... :) ),...
Forum: European Armoury 9th December 2017, 09:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 16,643
Posted By Foxbat
It was hard to photograph, but here are some...

It was hard to photograph, but here are some pictures. There's double-oval structure at the beginning, followed by many dots and some odd looking symbols, that could be characters, then another such...
Forum: European Armoury 8th December 2017, 08:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 16,643
Posted By Foxbat
I will try, but they are hard to see.

I will try, but they are hard to see.
Forum: European Armoury 7th December 2017, 09:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 16,643
Posted By Foxbat
This decoration style is often called...

This decoration style is often called cartilaginous.

Another uncommon feature is the full length fuller. There are some symbols and marks inside it.
Forum: European Armoury 6th December 2017, 10:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 16,643
Posted By Foxbat
Italian? Rapier

I am not sure about the origin of that one. I am betting on Italian, but open to suggestions.
Forum: European Armoury 6th December 2017, 01:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 19,817
Posted By Foxbat
I meant the first one. I believe mine is...

I meant the first one.

I believe mine is peened, does not unscrew, but I will double check later today.

PS. Yes, peened.
Forum: European Armoury 5th December 2017, 10:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 19,817
Posted By Foxbat
As others already indicated, the pommel does look...

As others already indicated, the pommel does look suspicious, a far more traditional form would be as in the picture below, but without actually examining the item I would not declare it a...
Forum: European Armoury 20th June 2017, 09:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 16,971
Posted By Foxbat
I too feel this is not a practice weapon, but a...

I too feel this is not a practice weapon, but a real one, with the crude hilt added later. The bars were originally straight, I am certain. The colonial origin does make a lot of sense, I would...
Forum: European Armoury 13th April 2017, 07:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,314
Posted By Foxbat
Thank you for your kind comments, Jim. As...

Thank you for your kind comments, Jim.

As far as this particular piece, first of all, I would date it slightly earlier, the end of 16th century. Unfortunately I have not seen any clear...
Forum: European Armoury 13th April 2017, 06:00 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 52,852
Posted By Foxbat
Well, your picture clearly explains why we have...

Well, your picture clearly explains why we have three protrusions where the hind legs are, and only two in the front. :)
Forum: European Armoury 12th April 2017, 06:47 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 33,235
Posted By Foxbat
I have to say that I had similar concerns, and I...

I have to say that I had similar concerns, and I went back and forth a few times, trying to convince myself. Some elements look perfectly fine, but the sharp edges of the pits, especially coupled to...
Forum: European Armoury 11th April 2017, 09:32 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 52,852
Posted By Foxbat
Well, if you ask me, it looks more like a mule,...

Well, if you ask me, it looks more like a mule, than anything else, but I am not sure that was the idea. :)

Here's the other side.
Forum: European Armoury 11th April 2017, 05:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,314
Posted By Foxbat
An honest good piece, all "together". I agree,...

An honest good piece, all "together". I agree, it could be the military one, with its heavy hilt construction and lack of fancy details.
Forum: European Armoury 11th April 2017, 03:35 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 52,852
Posted By Foxbat
I was not able to determine, but thare is what...

I was not able to determine, but thare is what appears to be a wolf mark on both sides, so likely a Solingen blade.
Forum: European Armoury 11th April 2017, 02:56 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 52,852
Posted By Foxbat
Very nice rapier, I have a somewhat similar piece.

Very nice rapier, I have a somewhat similar piece.
Forum: European Armoury 11th April 2017, 02:38 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 52,852
Posted By Foxbat
Yes, but that was very typical (don't want to use...

Yes, but that was very typical (don't want to use the word common) style at the time, with many blades of that style also made in Germany. The main reason I think it is a composite (without being...
Forum: European Armoury 11th April 2017, 02:01 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 52,852
Posted By Foxbat
The one in the last picture is a very different...

The one in the last picture is a very different sword.
Forum: European Armoury 11th April 2017, 04:16 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 49,347
Posted By Foxbat
Very nice italian rapier, good find!

Very nice italian rapier, good find!
Forum: European Armoury 11th April 2017, 04:07 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 52,852
Posted By Foxbat
I believe the sword in question is a composite...

I believe the sword in question is a composite piece, the guard appears to be an Italian munition-grade one, the blade is of better quality. One most likely could see non-original peening on the...
Forum: European Armoury 11th April 2017, 03:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 10,623
Posted By Foxbat
This is a poor quality late 19th century...

This is a poor quality late 19th century decorative piece in the Styrian style. Styria is the state in south-eastern part of Austria.
Forum: European Armoury 16th November 2014, 05:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 9,318
Posted By Foxbat
Thank you, Ulfberth! I too, am partial to...

Thank you, Ulfberth! I too, am partial to rapiers, agree, they seem to represent the most successful combination of elegance and function.
Forum: European Armoury 7th November 2014, 02:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 9,318
Posted By Foxbat
Thank you! Yes, it is one of my favorites. Here...

Thank you! Yes, it is one of my favorites. Here is full view picture.
Forum: European Armoury 6th November 2014, 10:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 9,318
Posted By Foxbat
Italian Rapier

Dating from about 1580.
Forum: European Armoury 26th November 2012, 05:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 15,115
Posted By Foxbat
Well, actually, it is full-size court sword, with...

Well, actually, it is full-size court sword, with a 30" blade, it is 40" overall in scabbard. I believe the older one is the same in dimensions.
Forum: European Armoury 26th November 2012, 03:13 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 20,561
Posted By Foxbat
The combinations of 18th century smallsword hilts...

The combinations of 18th century smallsword hilts with earlier, usually 17th century rapier blades, usually shortened, were extremely popular.

One must cringe at the thought of all those beautiful...
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