Forum: European Armoury
17th April 2023, 11:14 AM
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Forum: European Armoury
16th April 2023, 06:12 PM
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Locket
Further speculation:
looking at the measurements, I don't think the scabbard ever went that far into a rain-guard; I think the chafing is a result of a locket... removed when this plate was added....
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Forum: European Armoury
15th April 2023, 08:54 AM
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pps
Here's another picture of it that reinforces my suggestion it is an aftermarket addition; and a poor - sorry - picture of the entire sword and scabbard that further suggests it's an add-on.
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Forum: European Armoury
15th April 2023, 08:42 AM
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rain cap picture
Here's another one on this luxurious sword.
It looks like an aftermarket addition and it is very ugly in my opinion.
Anyone who owned this sword is unlikely to be out in the rain without an...
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Forum: European Armoury
1st April 2023, 02:16 PM
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what he said
Interesting, isn't it?
Personal inclination is towards wide broadsword blades with chopping in mind. The length and strength helped when dealing with a typical munition's grade rapier.
I can...
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Forum: European Armoury
1st April 2023, 10:44 AM
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compo corretto
A composite piece... yes. It is certainly a mess, but would still work.
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Forum: European Armoury
31st March 2023, 02:00 PM
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Odd example
I came across this rather ugly (IMHO) example and felt I should draw it to your attention in case it was of interest. It is currently up for auction.
This is the description translated roughly from...
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Forum: European Armoury
11th January 2023, 10:03 AM
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schiavona blades
Continuing on the subject of schiavona blades:
Jim suggested it unlikely the Europeans ever used wootz, but mentioned Bulat.
This made me return to a question I posed earlier, i.e. where did the...
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Forum: European Armoury
10th January 2023, 08:39 PM
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Dating Schiavona
Ho Jim. Your hilt seems to be between the fifth and sixth pattern, but with the iron pommel.
My suggestion is that the wire-wound grip came with a re-blading of the hilt some fifty years into its...
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Forum: European Armoury
9th January 2023, 09:56 PM
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Dating
Judging by the basket style, this sword appears to qualify as the fifth issue 1640 - 1700.
Am I right in thinking this keeps it in the Solingen camp?
Is it possible that Solingen had access to...
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Forum: European Armoury
8th January 2023, 08:26 PM
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wootz or what
Take a careful look at this image below:
there is no pixelation on any of the hilt.
The image is pretty sharp; although I take your point regarding some of his pictures.
I would suggest extra eyes...
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Forum: European Armoury
7th January 2023, 07:00 PM
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Me again
I'm raising more questions I'm afraid.
First: what are those little hooks for, if not for attaching to the pommel?
Second: is that a wootz blade!!! on the luxurious sword I posted?
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Forum: European Armoury
6th January 2023, 02:15 PM
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PPS
Firstly, Cathey, please accept my grateful thanks for starting this thread.
Secondly, I suspect I am wrong about the pommel and hook.
Looking at those dating images I see the hook is often present...
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Forum: European Armoury
6th January 2023, 01:55 PM
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PS
Incidentally: that first sword I posted has obviously had the pommel replaced - perhaps by the original owner. The hook for the retaining ring to what was the cat's head is plainly visible.
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Forum: European Armoury
6th January 2023, 01:51 PM
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More pics
Here is a part of the vendor's description of this spectacular sword and some more photos.
The basket hilt is encrusted in silver, the massive pommel is also silver and decorated with a figure of...
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Forum: European Armoury
6th January 2023, 12:33 PM
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Schiavons
Probably my favourite sword and one I have yet to acquire.
Here are two examples purely for entertainment.
The first one (lattice basket) was auctioned by Czerny last year but was too expensive...
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