16th-17th Battle Axes From German and Swiss Armories

Matchlock · 27th January 2014, 06:18 PM

Finally attached are images of two Swiss axes of types represented in the Bern arsenal that were in Fischer sales on Nov 24, 1976, lot 9, mid-16th c., the blade struck with an orb and cross mark, and on Sept 6, 2007, lot 60, also ca. 1540-60.

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Matchlock · 28th January 2014, 11:23 PM

Mid-15th c., sold at the Dorotheum, Vienna, 26 Februar 2012.

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machinist · 29th January 2014, 04:17 AM

Wow, that was a real full meal post. It is nice to see some real battle axes as a lot of what I have seen are sort of maybe battle axes and it is hard for me to learn or form definite opinions about them. Thanks for posting.

Matchlock · 29th January 2014, 09:05 AM

Thanks, Machinist,

You won't see me posting though for quite a long time as I have to return to hospital for what will probably be months.

Best,
Michael

kronckew · 29th January 2014, 09:13 AM

good luck in the krankenhaus, matchlock. hope we hear from you again soon. don't chase too many nurses. (do they serve beer there? if not, they should.

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Matchlock · 29th January 2014, 10:02 AM

Hi Kronckew,

Yup, one beer in the evening would be nice, even in a clinic, but I'm afraid they won't.
In Bavarian hospitals, doctors have grown especially worried about alcoholism among the patients. When you go there, the first thing they will do is check your blood for alcohol. If they find some remainders you're stigmatized.

Luckily, I can go without alcohol for months, I had to for more than a year of hospitalzation in 2012-13 without the slightest problem. Apart from that, every now and then friends of mine will come and see me and bring some beloved dark beer. You won't find beer in the drinks machine of an infirmary, though.

To me the hardest time will be doing without a computer - and the forum.

Best wishes to all of you,
and do keep the forum going strong!
Michael

kronckew · 29th January 2014, 11:27 AM

i almost added that dunkel lager is good for you. my favourite here is a schwartz beer, guinness. also known as road tar

schmeckt aber gut.

p.s. - they should have free wifi - it's the 21st century after all.

fernando · 29th January 2014, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kronckew

... don't chase too many nurses...

What else can he do ? No antique weapons, no antique beer ... only frauleins ... hopefuly young

27th January 2014, 06:18 PM	#1
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Finally attached are images of two Swiss axes of types represented in the Bern arsenal that were in Fischer sales on Nov 24, 1976, lot 9, mid-16th c., the blade struck with an orb and cross mark, and on Sept 6, 2007, lot 60, also ca. 1540-60. m Attached Images

28th January 2014, 11:23 PM	#2
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Mid-15th c., sold at the Dorotheum, Vienna, 26 Februar 2012. m Attached Images

29th January 2014, 10:02 AM	#6
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Hi Kronckew, Yup, one beer in the evening would be nice, even in a clinic, but I'm afraid they won't. In Bavarian hospitals, doctors have grown especially worried about alcoholism among the patients. When you go there, the first thing they will do is check your blood for alcohol. If they find some remainders you're stigmatized. Luckily, I can go without alcohol for months, I had to for more than a year of hospitalzation in 2012-13 without the slightest problem. Apart from that, every now and then friends of mine will come and see me and bring some beloved dark beer. You won't find beer in the drinks machine of an infirmary, though. To me the hardest time will be doing without a computer - and the forum. Best wishes to all of you, and do keep the forum going strong! Michael Last edited by Matchlock; 29th January 2014 at 10:27 AM.

29th January 2014, 04:17 AM	#3
machinist Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 93	Wow, that was a real full meal post. It is nice to see some real battle axes as a lot of what I have seen are sort of maybe battle axes and it is hard for me to learn or form definite opinions about them. Thanks for posting.

29th January 2014, 09:05 AM	#4
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Thanks, Machinist, You won't see me posting though for quite a long time as I have to return to hospital for what will probably be months. Best, Michael

29th January 2014, 09:13 AM	#5
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,249	good luck in the krankenhaus, matchlock. hope we hear from you again soon. don't chase too many nurses. (do they serve beer there? if not, they should. )

29th January 2014, 11:27 AM	#7
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,249	i almost added that dunkel lager is good for you. my favourite here is a schwartz beer, guinness. also known as road tar schmeckt aber gut. p.s. - they should have free wifi - it's the 21st century after all.