15th to 17th Century Halberds and Edged Weapons in the Musée des Beaux-Arts, Dijon

Matchlock · 5th November 2010, 06:00 PM

Please allow highlighting this fine hand-and-a-half Landsknecht saber, South German or Swiss, ca. 1530.

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fernando · 5th November 2010, 08:04 PM

So it seems as Dijon has a lot more interesting things than just mustard

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Say Michl, how old would this war hammer be?

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Matchlock · 5th November 2010, 09:23 PM

Hi 'Nando,

The iron hammer head is ca. 1580, German or Polish. The haft is an inapt replacement.

Best,
Michl

fernando · 5th November 2010, 10:53 PM

Hi Michl,
Please define inapt.
Should it be longer ... or what basic difference?

Matchlock · 6th November 2010, 04:08 PM

Hi 'Nando,

It should, in my opinion, be straight and somewhat longer; in the rear section of the haft there should be a hole for a wrist strap.

Best,
Michl

Dmitry · 7th November 2010, 06:21 AM

Imho the schiavona on the right is a composite. Nevertheless, some awesome swords in that museum! Who would've thought...

Matchlock · 7th November 2010, 05:12 PM

Thank you for pointing this out, Dmitry,

It just reminds us of the fact that very collections, be it museum or private, include only perfect pieces.

Best,
Michael

5th November 2010, 06:00 PM	#1
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Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Thank you for pointing this out, Dmitry, It just reminds us of the fact that very collections, be it museum or private, include only perfect pieces. Best, Michael Last edited by Matchlock; 7th November 2010 at 09:58 PM.

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5th November 2010, 09:23 PM	#3
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Hi 'Nando, The iron hammer head is ca. 1580, German or Polish. The haft is an inapt replacement. Best, Michl

5th November 2010, 10:53 PM	#4
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Hi Michl, Please define inapt. Should it be longer ... or what basic difference?

6th November 2010, 04:08 PM	#5
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Hi 'Nando, It should, in my opinion, be straight and somewhat longer; in the rear section of the haft there should be a hole for a wrist strap. Best, Michl

7th November 2010, 06:21 AM	#6
Dmitry Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 607	Imho the schiavona on the right is a composite. Nevertheless, some awesome swords in that museum! Who would've thought...