Forum: European Armoury
16th March 2023, 11:46 PM
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Merenti: My dagger is indeed similar to the...
Merenti: My dagger is indeed similar to the reproduction you referenced. I like to believe that in this case, copying is the highest form of flattery. As you look at my dagger next to your...
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Forum: European Armoury
16th March 2023, 11:27 PM
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Replies: 25
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:) I surely did not purchase this pair from...
:) I surely did not purchase this pair from Andrew Garcia! He is quite a character though - as you must know. Andrew just published a new book offering a "collector's course on medieval arms and...
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Forum: European Armoury
16th March 2023, 03:45 PM
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Replies: 25
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Johannes Hoppe Rapier
Guys: As usual, I truly appreciate the insights and feedback from the group!
The person I acquired the rapier/dagger simply told me that it came from an old collection. I have admired and held...
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Forum: European Armoury
15th March 2023, 04:07 PM
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Replies: 16
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Swept Hilt Rapier
Yes - I acquired this rapier and dagger in San Diego in 2012 via trade. there was no provenance unfortunately.
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Forum: European Armoury
15th March 2023, 02:40 AM
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Replies: 25
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Johannes Hoppe
Hello: I read with interest the discussion about German swordsmiths working at Hounslow in the years before and after the English Civil War. I have a 48.5 inch rapier (and matching dagger), with...
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Forum: European Armoury
5th March 2023, 03:07 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 82,408
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Forum: European Armoury
3rd March 2023, 03:31 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 82,408
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Forum: European Armoury
1st March 2023, 04:43 PM
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Forum: European Armoury
26th February 2023, 12:15 AM
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Replies: 39
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English saber
Here are close-up photos of the marks on both sides of the blade. No other markings...
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Forum: European Armoury
22nd February 2023, 10:29 PM
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Replies: 39
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additional sabers or cutlasses
Hey Guys: here are photos of two similar sabers in my collection. I purchased them years ago thinking they were Royal Navy. Now I am not so sure...are these Flank Officer swords? Thanks...
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Forum: European Armoury
18th February 2023, 09:57 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 35,288
Rapier ID
Jasper: your insights are remarkable! Thanks you very much.
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Forum: European Armoury
17th February 2023, 10:08 PM
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Replies: 22
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cup hilt rapier
my example looks very similar to the English Hilt Type B described by Oakschott in "European Weapons and Armour from the Renaissance to the Industrial Revolution", 1980 Plate 13
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Forum: European Armoury
17th February 2023, 09:57 PM
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Replies: 22
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Ricasso
Fernando: I included close-up photos of the marks on the ricasso in the first group of pix. Those photos were taken with a macro lens with the best lighting I could provide. Short of disassembling...
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Forum: European Armoury
17th February 2023, 03:10 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 35,288
Rapier ID Photos
I can assure you that the photos are of the two sides of the blade. They do look identical. In addition to the symbols/characters inside the fullers, there are small punched or engraved arrow or...
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Forum: European Armoury
16th February 2023, 08:11 PM
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Replies: 22
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English Rapier?
my best attempt to photograph the marks in the fullers...thanks for your help!!!
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Forum: European Armoury
15th February 2023, 03:44 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 35,288
Rapier ID
Hello Gang: I recently purchased this rapier at an auction in LA. 40 inch blade and 49.25 inches overall. The hilt is coated with silver and silver dots. It was simply described as European. I...
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Forum: European Armoury
11th February 2023, 08:51 PM
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Replies: 9
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Forum: European Armoury
10th February 2023, 04:06 PM
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Replies: 39
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Forum: European Armoury
9th February 2023, 11:28 PM
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Replies: 39
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late 18th Century British Sabers
As requested, here are photos of the whole sword. the blade is 32.5" and the overall length is 37.5" This sword has a milder curve than a similar lion headed saber it sits next to on my shelf...
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Forum: European Armoury
9th February 2023, 06:36 PM
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Replies: 9
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short Italian Rapier?
Hello; I recently purchased this short sword. 31 1/4" blade and 38 inches overall. The pommel, quillons and ring guard are decorated with Roman or Greek faces in silver (I think). The blade is...
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Forum: European Armoury
9th February 2023, 06:01 AM
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Replies: 90
Views: 245,283
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Forum: European Armoury
9th February 2023, 12:00 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 82,408
white hilted saber
here are three photos of an almost identical sword to Jim's in my collection. The sword knot ring is at the pommel. Well marked with George III cipher and coat of arms on the blade (which is German...
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Forum: European Armoury
8th February 2023, 08:56 PM
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Replies: 90
Views: 245,283
Excellent information!
This information and photos are very helpful - Thanks!!! I wonder if the image I attached of the armorers mark that looks like and eye with three crosses on either side may help identify the maker?
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Forum: European Armoury
8th February 2023, 04:50 PM
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Replies: 90
Views: 245,283
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Forum: European Armoury
7th February 2023, 07:58 PM
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Replies: 90
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Schiavona or Baskethilt?
I picked up this sword at an auction over the weekend. It was described as a Southern German or Austrian (or Styrian) baskethilt broadsword. Looks somewhat like a schiavona to me...
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