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16th April 2012, 09:37 AM
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the dagger after conservation, the Philip the Handsome coin and the Rijksmuseum dagger, No62 in A&A of knight and Landsknechts.
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16th April 2012, 04:43 PM
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Perfect piece and documentation, Jasper, thank you!
Best, Michael |
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16th April 2012, 06:13 PM
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Beautiful and extremely rare pice, Jasper. Congrats! I especially like where it was found. Time to go drain off a river or two looking for goodies!
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16th April 2012, 07:37 PM
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a brass tang washer with an interesting form.
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16th April 2012, 07:44 PM
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The asymmetric shape of the washer clearly reflects the Late Gothic taste, as a forerunner of the upcoming Early Renaissance style.
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16th April 2012, 09:03 PM
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Here's a photo I took of another one. It's in the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Much simpler than the ones above, but in similar fashion, with a cut-back inner part of the guard. |
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16th April 2012, 09:18 PM
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The washer appears to be in the shape of a shield. |
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16th April 2012, 09:46 PM
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Well observed, Gene,
And the symmetric form of the washer as well as the twisted grip both denote that the Philadelphia piece posted by Dmitry dates from the 1520's-30's, the heyday of the Landsknechts. Best, Michael Last edited by Matchlock; 16th April 2012 at 10:06 PM. |
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