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Forum: European Armoury 14th February 2023, 07:38 PM
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Posted By Villerica
I am not saying that it is fake but I find the...

I am not saying that it is fake but I find the form very odd particularly when I compare with other examples of French close helmets.
Forum: European Armoury 14th February 2023, 06:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 18,183
Posted By Villerica
Very nice !

Very nice !
Forum: European Armoury 9th February 2023, 05:43 PM
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Views: 18,183
Posted By Villerica
Yes it's a real beauty ! Nice etching too which I...

Yes it's a real beauty ! Nice etching too which I think may have been gilded.
Forum: European Armoury 9th February 2023, 11:52 AM
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Views: 18,183
Posted By Villerica
That's interesting. It's a one piece though isn't...

That's interesting. It's a one piece though isn't it ? I had a restored one but it too had a one piece construction.
Forum: European Armoury 9th February 2023, 11:48 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 18,183
Posted By Villerica
Magnificent piece ! Thanks for the info. I do...

Magnificent piece ! Thanks for the info. I do love these 2 piece Close Helmets. Maybe the first ones were made like this with a line of rivets rather than folded along the ridge. I have been told...
Forum: European Armoury 7th February 2023, 07:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 18,183
Posted By Villerica
Thank you Cerjak. It's a very interesting Close...

Thank you Cerjak. It's a very interesting Close Helmet and typically French in it's form. A nice find. I had one once but they are difficult to find.
I have the impression that I have seen it...
Forum: European Armoury 6th February 2023, 08:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,350
Posted By Villerica
Here's another one ...

Here's another one

https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/a-rare-english-close-helmet-292-c-4f54b62826?objectID=144204478&algIndex=undefined&queryID=00d5a2a210d72d47a2a754b22b6fe680
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Forum: European Armoury 6th February 2023, 08:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 18,183
Posted By Villerica
Is the skull made of one or two pieces ?

Is the skull made of one or two pieces ?
Forum: European Armoury 31st January 2023, 09:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,350
Posted By Villerica
It's 100% FAKE . I have one .

It's 100% FAKE . I have one .
Forum: European Armoury 17th July 2022, 08:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,855
Posted By Villerica
Thanks Fernando . I knew 2 and 4 but I was...

Thanks Fernando . I knew 2 and 4 but I was wondering about the others . Yes I guess that they are all halbards of different forms.

But the guisarme is missing the two smaller points at the base...
Forum: European Armoury 17th July 2022, 05:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,690
Posted By Villerica
How many of the swords and other arms and armour...

How many of the swords and other arms and armour are authentic in this book ? What percentage ?
Forum: European Armoury 17th July 2022, 05:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,855
Posted By Villerica
Polearms collection in the Casa E Collezione Laura in Italy.

Can anyone help me date and identify these polearms from left to right ? Also do any look like they are obviously fake .
Forum: European Armoury 9th May 2022, 04:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,203
Posted By Villerica
Thank you Cornelistromp ! That is exactly what I...

Thank you Cornelistromp ! That is exactly what I am looking for !
Forum: European Armoury 8th May 2022, 02:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,203
Posted By Villerica
Yes I did see that example thanks . In fact I am...

Yes I did see that example thanks . In fact I am looking for earlier examples (14th and 15th centuries) of this dagger that are illustrated on tomb stones of Knights . I am sure that I have seen them...
Forum: European Armoury 8th May 2022, 12:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,203
Posted By Villerica
Sorry I forgot to attach the photos. Is it...

Sorry I forgot to attach the photos.

Is it possible to modify one's posts ?
Forum: European Armoury 8th May 2022, 09:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,203
Posted By Villerica
Thanks ! In fact what I'm really looking for...

Thanks !

In fact what I'm really looking for are depictions on Effigies or Barsses dating from the 14th and 15th centuries that show this form of grip with the pommel and garde turned inwards ....
Forum: European Armoury 7th May 2022, 09:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,203
Posted By Villerica
The earliest Swiss type daggers ?

When do the earliest Swiss type daggers appear ?
Forum: European Armoury 6th May 2022, 07:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 10,522
Posted By Villerica
Yes ! I think that this was not made for a...

Yes !

I think that this was not made for a man given the imagery on the hilt.
So it can only be a "lady dagger" . This being the case then it could be possible that the blade is original as you...
Forum: European Armoury 6th May 2022, 06:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 10,522
Posted By Villerica
Yes . I think that this was intended for a lady...

Yes . I think that this was intended for a lady going by the imagery on the hilt. If that is so then it is then possible that the blade is not for military use and this explains the highly unusual...
Forum: European Armoury 5th May 2022, 05:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 10,522
Posted By Villerica
I don't think that it was made for field use. It...

I don't think that it was made for field use. It looks like a kind of wedding present . There's nothing about war in this. With the pommel it's not very practical to handle having said this there are...
Forum: European Armoury 5th May 2022, 10:55 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 10,522
Posted By Villerica
Midelburgo . Are you suggesting that the grip is...

Midelburgo . Are you suggesting that the grip is not genuine ?
Forum: European Armoury 4th May 2022, 09:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 10,522
Posted By Villerica
I don't think that it is Saint Sebastian because...

I don't think that it is Saint Sebastian because the figure has wings if you look carefully. It might be Cupidon or mixture of Cupidon and Venus ?
The couple beneath are both wearing cotehardies...
Forum: European Armoury 4th May 2022, 08:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 10,522
Posted By Villerica
Here is a photo with the blade which has been...

Here is a photo with the blade which has been mounted later and is probably oriental or the tip of a European saber. I wanted to post it originally but I was limited by the number of photos that I...
Forum: European Armoury 4th May 2022, 09:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,189
Posted By Villerica
I don't think that this helmet is authentic ....

I don't think that this helmet is authentic . Just my opinion of course but I wouldn't buy it if I was collecting.
Forum: European Armoury 4th May 2022, 09:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,481
Posted By Villerica
I have one of these helmets. There are many in...

I have one of these helmets. There are many in circulation. I always thought they were made in England not in India. I bought mine as a reproduction of course from a guy in England who sent me a CD...
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