Stiletto for comments ... please

alex8765 · 4th October 2019, 02:16 PM

Thanks Fernando,
Yes, the mark on my stiletto does look like Gyngell's work.

alex8765 · 4th October 2019, 02:52 PM

Hi Fernando,
I just found these in Dean Bashford's "Catalogue of European Daggers".

fernando · 4th October 2019, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by alex8765

Hi Fernando,
I just found these in Dean Bashford's "Catalogue of European Daggers".

Thank you so much Alex,
Yes, those six pointed stars, specially the one on the #90 Cinquedea, "look" like it.

alex8765 · 4th October 2019, 04:29 PM

Hi Fernando,
You can download Dean Bashford's catalog for free, from Metropolitan Museum of Art site:

https://www.metmuseum.org/art/metpub...unting_Swords#

fernando · 4th October 2019, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by alex8765

Hi Fernando,
You can download Dean Bashford's catalog for free, from Metropolitan Museum of Art site:

https://www.metmuseum.org/art/metpub...unting_Swords#

I have downloaded it half hour ago

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Thank you for the hint, anyhow

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Jim McDougall · 4th October 2019, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by alex8765

Hi Fernando,
You can download Dean Bashford's catalog for free, from Metropolitan Museum of Art site:

https://www.metmuseum.org/art/metpub...unting_Swords#

Alex, I would like to thank you for sharing this most valuable tip!!! I would not have realized that was possible, and honestly was not aware of this title.
I very much value all information I can find on markings, and cannot believe I missed this one!!!

This thread has been profoundly helpful on this topic, in addition to great insight into these fascinating stiletto daggers. The paper that Philip mentioned earlier in the 'gunners daggers' has always been a sort of mainstay on these, and other resources typically mention them but only in a cursory description. Mforde, thank you for the heads up on that other Italian publication as well.

Thank you for opening this thread and these examples Fernando.

alex8765 · 4th October 2019, 05:18 PM

Jim, You are welcome! Glad that I can help.

There is another good book that you can download from MET's site. It called: "Catalogue of European Court Swords and Hunting Swords".

https://www.metmuseum.org/art/metpub...Hunting_Swords

fernando · 4th October 2019, 06:37 PM

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... Thank you for opening this thread and these examples Fernando...

There is nothing to thank for, Jim. It is always a pleasure to show my pieces and be contemplated with members comments; favorable or not, as it fits.

Jim McDougall · 4th October 2019, 07:38 PM

Alex, I caught that one as well when pulling up the site, absolutely excellent sources, again thank you.

Fernando, I know its not necessary, but wanted to express my appreciation. The best thing here is that one never stops learning, even 'novices' like me who have been in the game most of my life (at 74 thats a lot of time!).
Its the joy of learning FROM these weapons everyone shares that is the magic.

4th October 2019, 02:52 PM	#2
alex8765 Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: NYC Posts: 63	Hi Fernando, I just found these in Dean Bashford's "Catalogue of European Daggers". Attached Images

4th October 2019, 02:16 PM	#1
alex8765 Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: NYC Posts: 63	Thanks Fernando, Yes, the mark on my stiletto does look like Gyngell's work.

4th October 2019, 04:29 PM	#4
alex8765 Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: NYC Posts: 63	Hi Fernando, You can download Dean Bashford's catalog for free, from Metropolitan Museum of Art site: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/metpub...unting_Swords#

4th October 2019, 05:18 PM	#7
alex8765 Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: NYC Posts: 63	Jim, You are welcome! Glad that I can help. There is another good book that you can download from MET's site. It called: "Catalogue of European Court Swords and Hunting Swords". https://www.metmuseum.org/art/metpub...Hunting_Swords

4th October 2019, 07:38 PM	#9
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,189	Alex, I caught that one as well when pulling up the site, absolutely excellent sources, again thank you. Fernando, I know its not necessary, but wanted to express my appreciation. The best thing here is that one never stops learning, even 'novices' like me who have been in the game most of my life (at 74 thats a lot of time!). Its the joy of learning FROM these weapons everyone shares that is the magic.