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Join Date: May 2008
Location: Czech Republic
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Hi all,
I was of the opinion (I think I red it somewere, I am not sure if not here some years ago ?), that collectors differ between "original half moons" (of more "18/19th century European style face engravings", i.e.more detailed, with "cucumber noses", with something like hints of eyebrows) and their copies made locally (more schematic) ? Regards, Martin |
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Olomouc
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Hi Martin,
Yes that is the generally held idea - the more detailed and well struck the marks the more likely to be European originals. I would have to say the marks on your sword are exceptionally well made. ![]() One of the things I look for is if the marks are of an even depth - struck when the metal is hot. A lot of the native marks are unevenly struck due to being done "cold". An interesting thing, is that of the triple fuller blades that appear to be European that I have seen, most have not had half moon marks at all! But rather nothing, or astral engravings (moon, stars, etc). Here's the link to the one German sword I mentioned before. http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showpo...0&postcount=28 |
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