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25th March 2009, 07:59 PM | #1 |
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Pappenheimer Rapiers, German, ca. 1630
This one was sold at Auctions Imperial one year ago. Although it was described as 'English' it was actually a German piece, the blade dated 1627. The only trouble was that the blade seemed to have been repaired in its working time.
The blade was inscribed by its maker: ME FECIT SOLINGEN WILHELM WIRSBERG. Michael |
25th March 2009, 08:03 PM | #2 |
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The rest.
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25th March 2009, 08:06 PM | #3 |
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The next one was also sold at Auctions Imperial, March 15, 2008.
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25th March 2009, 08:19 PM | #4 |
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And an absolutely fine and important piece retaining its original sheath, sold Bonhams, ex-Visser Collection, in 2007, to a friend of mine.
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5th April 2009, 06:17 PM | #5 |
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A Variant Pappenheimer Rapier at the Army Museum Stockholm
I owe two photos to kisak - thanks a lot, kisak!
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4th May 2009, 11:26 PM | #6 |
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What is the first sword from the left?
Muenchnen town watch? |
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