My polearm collection for your amusement

CSinTX · 5th July 2019, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by BUCC_Guy

I should have posted mine with the makers mark showing.

With that mark, you might want to check out this thread, if you havent already. Several Swiss halberds with similar marks. Who knows?

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...7&page=1&pp=30

Victrix · 5th July 2019, 09:00 AM

Makers’ marks make collecting much more interesting, but has frustrations on it’s own. I recognize the mark but can’t recall the name now... The marks on polearms seem less known than swords. This style of halberd is German, which could be just about anywhere in the Germanic lands including Styria (Steiermark). It looks sturdy and the short but thick spike makes it look functional rather than a parade item. I did some research on my halberd. Apart from the shape of the blade you can compare the construction of the socket with museum pieces.

These halberds are Styrian from the Army (Heeresgeschichtliche) Museum in Vienna. I think most identifiable Austrian halberds were made in either Wiener Neustadt or Steyr.

kronckew · 5th July 2019, 10:03 AM

Cool collection. Here in the UK Infantry Colour Sergeants carried Halberds like mine below into the late 18c. (2nd/3rd photo).

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CSinTX · 5th July 2019, 09:59 PM

Nice collection! Artillery shells can work for display but careful, they get tippy. Wouldn't want them to fall and poleaxe the cat.

fernando · 5th July 2019, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by CSinTX

... Artillery shells can work for display but careful, they get tippy. Wouldn't want them to fall and poleaxe the cat.

Says i, with three of them around the house. For safety, besides placing the shells against corners, i glue a larger square of acrylic under their base.

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BUCC_Guy · 31st October 2019, 05:25 PM

My new lighting and gallery hanging system is nearly finished.

I used plumbing pipe hangers, threaded rod, and an aluminum rail. I can move each holder around whenever I want, and the pipe hangers are hinged for swapping things out.

I can’t believe it cost me $4000 to put it together. Glad it is almost done.

CSinTX · 31st October 2019, 06:53 PM

I like it! I assume the lighting was most of the cost? Have you considered placing the copper and brass pieces outside to allow them to age some? Maybe there is an accelerated chemical aging process that would work?

5th July 2019, 09:00 AM	#2
Victrix Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Sweden Posts: 755	Makers’ marks make collecting much more interesting, but has frustrations on it’s own. I recognize the mark but can’t recall the name now... The marks on polearms seem less known than swords. This style of halberd is German, which could be just about anywhere in the Germanic lands including Styria (Steiermark). It looks sturdy and the short but thick spike makes it look functional rather than a parade item. I did some research on my halberd. Apart from the shape of the blade you can compare the construction of the socket with museum pieces. These halberds are Styrian from the Army (Heeresgeschichtliche) Museum in Vienna. I think most identifiable Austrian halberds were made in either Wiener Neustadt or Steyr. Attached Images Last edited by Victrix; 5th July 2019 at 09:17 AM.

5th July 2019, 10:03 AM	#3
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,215	Cool collection. Here in the UK Infantry Colour Sergeants carried Halberds like mine below into the late 18c. (2nd/3rd photo). . Attached Images Last edited by fernando; 6th July 2019 at 05:35 PM. Reason: inconvenient ...ness

5th July 2019, 09:59 PM	#4
CSinTX Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 233	Nice collection! Artillery shells can work for display but careful, they get tippy. Wouldn't want them to fall and poleaxe the cat. Attached Images

31st October 2019, 05:25 PM	#6
BUCC_Guy Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Tennessee, USA Posts: 52	My new lighting and gallery hanging system is nearly finished. I used plumbing pipe hangers, threaded rod, and an aluminum rail. I can move each holder around whenever I want, and the pipe hangers are hinged for swapping things out. I can’t believe it cost me $4000 to put it together. Glad it is almost done. Attached Images

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31st October 2019, 06:53 PM	#7
CSinTX Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 233	I like it! I assume the lighting was most of the cost? Have you considered placing the copper and brass pieces outside to allow them to age some? Maybe there is an accelerated chemical aging process that would work?