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Post by Jack Loomes on Oct 23, 2019 11:46:03 GMT
Artist/maker unknown, European or Italian?Geography:Probably made in Italy, Europe Made in Europe Date:c. 1360-1400 Medium:Steel [blade]; blackened iron, copper alloy [hilt]; wood and leather replaced Curatorial Department:European Decorative Arts and Sculpture *Gallery 349, Arms and Armor, third floor (Kretzschmar von Kienbusch Galleries) Accession Number:1977-167-541 Credit Line:Bequest of Carl Otto Kretzschmar von Kienbusch, 1977 For more information on Oakeshott's Type XVI & XVIa swords see this extract from Ewart Oakeshott's Records of the Medieval Sword: sword-site.com/thread/167/oakeshott-type-records-medieval-swordSource: www.philamuseum.org/collections/permanent/211937.html?mulR=2040270417|40#
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Post by Jack Loomes on Oct 22, 2019 19:12:33 GMT
Artist/maker unknown, GermanGeography:Made in Saxony, Germany, Europe Date:1599 Medium:Etched and partially blackened steel [blade]; etched and partially blackened iron, wood, fish skin [hilt] Curatorial Department:European Decorative Arts and Sculpture *Gallery 349, Arms and Armor, third floor (Kretzschmar von Kienbusch Galleries) Accession Number:1977-167-595 Credit Line:Bequest of Carl Otto Kretzschmar von Kienbusch, 1977 Source: www.philamuseum.org/collections/permanent/211634.html?mulR=2125903509%7C26#
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Post by Jack Loomes on Oct 14, 2019 13:43:48 GMT
5th-4th century BCAn iron short sword with slender lanceolate blade, lobed lower guard, rectangular grip with notched edges, scrolled antenna finial. 574 grams, 55.5cm (21 3/4"). Very fine condition; professionally cleaned and conserved. ProvenanceFrom the family collection of a South East London collector; formerly acquired in the 1960s. Source: timelineauctions.com/lot/crescent-hilted-short-sword/150726/
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Post by Jack Loomes on Sept 22, 2019 13:10:30 GMT
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Post by Jack Loomes on Sept 10, 2019 16:38:48 GMT
19 ¾” length with curved edge wedge section blade. Integral tang with 3 of four pins for securing wood or bone scale grips. Original curved pommel. Excellent stable excavated condition. A sword of the type carried by peasants and pressed into service as villages were attacked in the intercantonal wars of the period. See Waffen im Schweizerischen Landesmuseum, Hugo Schnider, Griffwaffen I S.270. Source: www.faganarms.com/collections/swords/products/swiss-gothic-shortsword-hauswehr-c-1400-1450
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Post by Jack Loomes on Jun 10, 2019 18:36:15 GMT
19th-20th(early) Century Kindjal dagger. The overall condition is great the hilt is comprised of a solid handle which is coated in some form or sheet metal, the hilt also has markings and design. The blade is a double edge blade is in excellent condition. The blade is marked with marking and multiple ferrules. The scabbard has the same designs and is also in excellent condition. Specifications: Overall Length Sheathed 31.5 CM Dagger 28.5 CM Source: www.antiquesarmoury.com/product/19th-20th-century-kindjal-dagger-w-sheath/
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Post by Jack Loomes on Apr 8, 2019 13:15:39 GMT
A German Crusaders Sword 11th-14th Century These swords are super rare when they are in a fine state of preservation and also having maker markings. Most swords are recovered from the earth and rivers and are simple skeletons. This particular sword has all original parts. The hilt has the exposed tang measuring 11 cm and the cross style guard measure app 18.5 cm. The guard can slide up and down the tang due to the handle not being present. The sword blade and pommel are perfectly fitted with no looseness or wobble present. A large rounded pommel fits perfectly on the sword also making it a very effective counter balance. With a weight of 1.64 kg it is perfectly balanced and maneuverable in your hand. The blade width is 5.8 cm blade with a single fuller on either side running 3/4 of the blade. The blade also has several marking on one side in the fuller. These include a heart, two cross and orb marking and a marking in the middle of the two which has since faded. These seem to have some gold or copper metal gilded in the groves. The orb and cross is attributed to sword smiths in Germany. Overall Sword 102 CM Blade 84.6 CM For more information on Oakeshott Type XII swords see this extract from Ewart Oakeshott's Records of the Medieval Sword: sword-site.com/thread/127/oakeshott-type-records-medieval-swordSource: www.antiquesarmoury.com/product/german-crusaders-sword-11th-14th-century/
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Post by Jack Loomes on Feb 13, 2019 12:30:41 GMT
A rarely seen Knight's longsword from the 14th century, this one thought to be of French origin. These swords are super rare when they are in a fine state of preservation. This particular sword has all original parts with no loose fitting. The hilt has the handle with wood and leather wrapping and crucifix cross guard. The sword blade and pommel are perfectly fitted with no looseness or wobble present. The pommel is fitted with crosses and inlaid with copper. A large rounded pommel fits perfectly on the sword also making it a very effective counter balance. It is perfectly balanced and maneuverable in your hand.: Overall Sword 128 Cm Blade 104.5 Cm Quillons 23 Cm For more information on Oakeshott Type XVIa swords see this extract from Ewart Oakeshott's Records of the Medieval Sword: sword-site.com/thread/167/oakeshott-type-records-medieval-swordSource: www.antiquesarmoury.com/product/14th-century-crusader-knights-longsword/
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Post by Jack Loomes on Feb 11, 2019 17:05:42 GMT
*Editor's note: I'm uncertain where to place this sword. It appears to be a Type XIX, but Ewart Oakeshott, to the best of my knowledge, did not make allowances for two handed Type XIX swords.An extremely rare Swiss or German Two handed Landsknecht Katzbalger Sword circa 1520-1540. The hilt is in excellent condition, consisting of a extremely large set of S shaped quillons which spiral and have brass or copper balls at the end of each of them. The grip is wood with leather wrap, the leather is very old but cannot determine the exact age. The pommel is large and has a oval/door knob shape with the center being raised with the pommel button. The pommel decorated with groves and a central raised band. The hilt has no play present. The blade is an enormous double edge blade which had a width of 5.4 cm and has a single fuller on either side of the blade. The ricasso on one side having two hearts stamped and further markings in the fuller, these marking can be found on either side. The over all condition is excellent and the blade shows signs of serious use with nicks and cracks. The sword is well balanced when wielded with two hands but definitely for a skilled sword smith who has had training with such a weapon . This is a truly amazing piece in its original state and worthy of a museum collection. One of the top two handed bastard sword with very few every coming to market. Overall Sword 155.5 CM Blade 116 CM Source: www.antiquesarmoury.com/product/two-handed-landsknecht-katzbalger-sword-16th-century/
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Post by Jack Loomes on Feb 8, 2019 14:59:06 GMT
Specifications:A super rare European Two Handed Flamberge more than likely German or Swiss. The size of this item in incredible. The hilt is comprised of a set of S shaped quillons and a front and rear side ring these are adorned with flower brass fittings. Inside the rings you have what appears to be flowers emerging from the ground, these also have brass fittings. The handle is covered in leather which has been well maintained, this also has multiple fitting running through it. The pommel is spectacular in is design and shape. It make the perfect counter weight for this enormous sword. The ricasso is again covered in leather and has brass fitting on the top and bottom section. The final section of the ricasso is exposed with two hooks, on one side a marking similar in shape to a D. The engraving also having a small quantity of gold inlaid. The blade snakes down in the flame like motions. The blade holding a extremely sharp edge. The condition overall is of museum condition, however I am sure this sword was an actual fighting sword. The fact the blade has multiple stress fractures on the surface and has the balance and robustness of a fighting sword. It shares no similarities like presentation or processional sword, this sword weights only 3.53kg making it extremely light for a sword of its size. Its so well balanced that you can hold it one hand as it does not feel heavy. This speaks volumes about the craftsman and smiths who made this piece of art. Specifications: Overall Length 179.6 CM Blade 134.8 CM Blade Width 4.8 CM Source: www.antiquesarmoury.com/product/16th-century-two-handed-flamberge-sword/
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Post by Jack Loomes on Feb 7, 2019 14:44:20 GMT
c. 1550 Germany, mid-16th century Steel, blued pommel and quillions, leather grip Overall: 123.9 cm (48 3/4 in.); Blade: 92.3 cm (36 5/16 in.); Quillions: 24.8 cm (9 3/4 in.); Grip: 30.5 cm (12 in.) Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance 1916.1506 For more information on Oakeshott Type XVII swords, see this extract from Ewart Oakeshott's Records of the Medieval Sword: sword-site.com/thread/167/oakeshott-type-records-medieval-swordSource: www.clevelandart.org/
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Post by Jack Loomes on Feb 4, 2019 17:59:32 GMT
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Post by Jack Loomes on Jan 29, 2019 14:16:50 GMT
Iron hilt with thick modeled elements similar to those found on stilettos of the period. Banded quillon block providing a space for the first finger. Pierced asymmetrical shell guard. 30 5/8 blade with fuller at the forte marked GLORIA one side and TOLEDO the other, in original blade seat. The forte is decorated with scrolling foliage on hatched ground, a royal portrait, probably Grand Duke Fernando II, a further portrait, a standing male and a mythological sea creature. The workmanship is unmistakably Brescian. Our research produced two related examples. One sold at auction years ago, is very similar to this with double shell guard, but reeded rather than pierced as here. The other is in the Medici Armory, Florence, #BA m 261, illustrated Armi Bianchie Italiane #621, and appears to have had a double shell guard, now reduced to an oval plate below the cross guard. The decade at the middle of the 17th century produced a number of short lived variations of the rapier hilt. Most were variations of what we today, call dish hilts. The form of this group indicates that they were made for use with the gauntleted hand. Probably the sword of a military officer, serving the Medici who were closely allied with the Papal States. Source: www.faganarms.com/collections/swords/products/very-rare-italian-rapier-c-1650
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Post by Jack Loomes on Jan 22, 2019 15:29:45 GMT
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Post by Jack Loomes on Jan 11, 2019 12:10:39 GMT
Editor's Note: I'm not certain this sword is a perfect fit for Oakeshott's Type XVII, though Type XVII seems to be the closest fit. This is another reminded that European medieval swords were not built to conform to a typology, the Oakeshott typology is attempt to develop a system of classification retrospectively. A SOUTH GERMAN GILT-IRON BEARING SWORD FROM THE ARMOURIES OF THE PRINCES VON LIECHTENSTEIN, C. 1580Southern Germany. Wood, steel, gold. PROVENANCEAmerican Art Association Inc., New York, European Arms and Armor, Mainly XV-XVII Century, including Artistic and Rare specimens from Princely Provenience, November 19-20, 1926, lot 60, pl. IV. The auction included 261 lots from an un-specified princely collection, of which lot 60 was one, later revealed to be from the armouries of The Princes von Liechtenstein. The princely armoury in Schloss Vaduz is one of the few ancestral collections of substance remaining in private ownership, and is universally considered to be of great historical importance. SIZE: Length 125 cm / 49.2 in, Quillon width 31.5 cm / 12.4 in For more information about swords of type XVII see this extract from Ewart Oakeshott's Records of the Medieval Sword: sword-site.com/thread/175/oakeshott-type-records-medieval-swordSource: www.peterfiner.com/current-stock/item/1979/
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