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7th April 2012, 01:52 PM
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17th April 2012, 08:12 PM
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Another 'Katzbalger' in early-16th c. style, 20th century.
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25th April 2012, 07:23 PM
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Documentation on Katzbalger Copies at Auction
As announced in post # 54, here is my documentation on characteristic Katzbalger copies; they just ended at auction at Hermann Historica's.
The first item failed to sell. Best, Michael |
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25th April 2012, 07:28 PM
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The third and last piece.
Stylistically, it was the one closest to a genuine early-16th c. Katzbalger. m |
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29th April 2012, 03:28 AM
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Historismus katzbalgers
I find this discussion on the authenticity of various katzbalgers totally fascinating and truthfully, quite intimidating due to the fact that I had been wanting to buy one for my own collection. Given the number of fakes, it seems this is one type of sword for beginning collectors to totally avoid! Can anyone tell me where most of the historismus katzbalgers originate, particularly the blades? The patination and wear on most of them look totally convincing!! (I'm assuming they're not naturally aged Victorian era copies) Also, do makers of 16th century fakes concentrate most of their efforts on katzbalgers and two handers?
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29th April 2012, 09:31 AM
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Welcome to the forum, Elfina.
 I am certain you will soon have a reply to your query. |
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29th April 2012, 05:23 PM
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Hi Elfina,
I cannot but totally consent to all your fears. It takes years of closest possible study on the basis of many objects, genuine and fake alike, in order to tell them apart - and sometimes even the expert opinions vary. Best, Michael |
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