Hunting hanger information sought

Rick · 10th September 2016, 01:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by machinist

Fagan arms just sold one very much like this. Can I link to the sold sword mods?

When you link, the picture will eventually disappear.

Better to save the picture/s and upload to the database for permanency.

Kmaddock · 10th September 2016, 03:22 PM

Hi All
As per information received I have pasted in the image referred to in Machinist post.
Would anyone have a copy of either the texts referred to in Fagan Arms descriptor of items sold.

The likeness of the two hangers in very strong but I would love more information if possible.

Many thanks

Ken

M ELEY · 11th September 2016, 12:31 AM

As stated, an early English hanger circa 1690-1720. The king's head and crown are actually the mark of the Wundes smiths of Germany, who supplied fine blades to the English at this time. Every one of these I've seen marked have that king's head.
Mark

M ELEY · 11th September 2016, 12:35 AM

Here's mine, a variant style of the same type of hanger. Although very popular with naval, they were also used by infantry at the time. Note the references I mention in that past thread, if you wish more info and pics of these cool hangers...
Also note in that earlier thread the excellent info from Jim McDougall and Dmitri.

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=17233

Kmaddock · 11th September 2016, 10:30 AM

Hi Mark
Many thanks for the information
Iti is so ironic that I went to the auction to look at what was described as

" 2 old swords"

And found a Tulwar and this hanger, I bought the lot as I liked the Tulwar because it had a flaired blade tip which looked well

Now the hanger, which was of no real interest to me has opened up a whole new avenue of information and study.

What a great hobby!

Best regards

Ken

M ELEY · 11th September 2016, 08:48 PM

Yes, you got a great find there! These aren't so common and they fetch huge prices. I was lucky to get mine for a fair price only because it was labeled as a '19th c. German hirshfanger'. These early hangers influenced those later hunting implements. Great find!

Pukka Bundook · 12th September 2016, 02:42 AM

Very nice Ken, and I am sure you got the wolf mark right. Certainly looks like it to me anyway.

Best,
Richard.

10th September 2016, 03:22 PM	#2
Kmaddock Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Ireland Posts: 545	Hi All As per information received I have pasted in the image referred to in Machinist post. Would anyone have a copy of either the texts referred to in Fagan Arms descriptor of items sold. The likeness of the two hangers in very strong but I would love more information if possible. Many thanks Ken Attached Images

11th September 2016, 12:31 AM	#3
M ELEY Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NC, U.S.A. Posts: 2,207	As stated, an early English hanger circa 1690-1720. The king's head and crown are actually the mark of the Wundes smiths of Germany, who supplied fine blades to the English at this time. Every one of these I've seen marked have that king's head. Mark

11th September 2016, 12:35 AM	#4
M ELEY Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NC, U.S.A. Posts: 2,207	Here's mine, a variant style of the same type of hanger. Although very popular with naval, they were also used by infantry at the time. Note the references I mention in that past thread, if you wish more info and pics of these cool hangers... Also note in that earlier thread the excellent info from Jim McDougall and Dmitri. http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=17233

11th September 2016, 10:30 AM	#5
Kmaddock Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Ireland Posts: 545	Hi Mark Many thanks for the information Iti is so ironic that I went to the auction to look at what was described as " 2 old swords" And found a Tulwar and this hanger, I bought the lot as I liked the Tulwar because it had a flaired blade tip which looked well Now the hanger, which was of no real interest to me has opened up a whole new avenue of information and study. What a great hobby! Best regards Ken

11th September 2016, 08:48 PM	#6
M ELEY Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NC, U.S.A. Posts: 2,207	Yes, you got a great find there! These aren't so common and they fetch huge prices. I was lucky to get mine for a fair price only because it was labeled as a '19th c. German hirshfanger'. These early hangers influenced those later hunting implements. Great find!

12th September 2016, 02:42 AM	#7
Pukka Bundook Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 803	Very nice Ken, and I am sure you got the wolf mark right. Certainly looks like it to me anyway. Best, Richard.