Medieval mace, 19th century ?

BBking · 3rd February 2022, 04:04 PM

Hello dear members,

It's my first post

I follow the activity since a long time and I created my account because I have few interesting pieces to share and I want to participate.

I have this steel mace,
a gothic model ??

I don't think it's a real medieval but it must be not a recent made piece.
Maybe french VioletLeDuc period ??

I don't know if it's cast steel ??

It's a bit heavy I think for combat use: 1,6 kg

the shaft seems made of one piece, just at the end there is a ''rosace'' who can roll on his structure and seems old made.

I'd like your advice please: I don't really like the black patina,
seems a little like anti-rust paint on it, maybe it's genuine ??

Do you think It's a good idea to put all the piece in vinegar for a long time and try to find the original steel color
or it's better to leave it like that ?!

Thank you !!

3rd February 2022, 04:04 PM	#1
BBking Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Posts: 66	Medieval mace, 19th century ? Hello dear members, It's my first post I follow the activity since a long time and I created my account because I have few interesting pieces to share and I want to participate. I have this steel mace, a gothic model ?? I don't think it's a real medieval but it must be not a recent made piece. Maybe french VioletLeDuc period ?? I don't know if it's cast steel ?? It's a bit heavy I think for combat use: 1,6 kg the shaft seems made of one piece, just at the end there is a ''rosace'' who can roll on his structure and seems old made. I'd like your advice please: I don't really like the black patina, seems a little like anti-rust paint on it, maybe it's genuine ?? Do you think It's a good idea to put all the piece in vinegar for a long time and try to find the original steel color or it's better to leave it like that ?! Thank you !! Attached Images