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Forum: European Armoury 26th November 2012, 12:25 AM
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Posted By Foxbat
Those are my questions exactly. The two samples...

Those are my questions exactly. The two samples that I have seem to have come from very different periods, while maintaining great similarities.
Forum: European Armoury 25th November 2012, 06:30 PM
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Views: 14,477
Posted By Foxbat
Thank you all responders, but the question...

Thank you all responders, but the question continues. I have the second sword of that kind in my collection, and that one is all-iron, with iron, not ivory, inlay, and with no etching or any...
Forum: European Armoury 24th November 2012, 06:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 14,477
Posted By Foxbat
"Salus Vienna Tua" on sword

What does it mean and what is the origin of that sword?
Forum: European Armoury 23rd November 2012, 06:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 19,672
Posted By Foxbat
Looking at the inscription, it could be ..rena en...

Looking at the inscription, it could be ..rena en Toledo, or something close to it.

One name I found that could possibly be it, is Baena, since it is easy to confuse R and A in that script. There...
Forum: European Armoury 23rd November 2012, 03:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 19,672
Posted By Foxbat
Yes, a civilian 18th century rapier, and I too...

Yes, a civilian 18th century rapier, and I too like the blade and the guard, but I don't like the interface between the pommel and the guard, it is too crude, indicating to me that originally there...
Forum: European Armoury 21st November 2012, 03:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 19,672
Posted By Foxbat
The style of the taza could be consistent with...

The style of the taza could be consistent with the 17th century, but the way the guard attaches to the pommel strongly suggests later period. Is it possible that the taza and the guard were mated...
Forum: European Armoury 21st November 2012, 01:16 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 19,672
Posted By Foxbat
Hello, This is a composite piece. The blade...

Hello,

This is a composite piece. The blade could be from 17th century, of reasonable quality, judging from nor too great pictures. The guard is most likely later, 18th century. Grip is also a...
Forum: European Armoury 15th November 2012, 10:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 18,536
Posted By Foxbat
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Forum: European Armoury 15th November 2012, 09:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 18,536
Posted By Foxbat
Set #4. I will pause here, if moderator tells me...

Set #4. I will pause here, if moderator tells me it is OK to continue I will post some more.
Forum: European Armoury 15th November 2012, 09:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 18,536
Posted By Foxbat
Set #3

Set #3
Forum: European Armoury 15th November 2012, 09:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 18,536
Posted By Foxbat
Second set of pictures

Second set of pictures
Forum: European Armoury 15th November 2012, 09:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 18,536
Posted By Foxbat
If you make the trip, make sure to stop at my...

If you make the trip, make sure to stop at my place in Wilmington, DE, I have some nice pieces to touch.

Anyway, here are pictures.
Forum: European Armoury 15th November 2012, 12:48 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 18,536
Posted By Foxbat
I have quite a few photos of that collection, if...

I have quite a few photos of that collection, if there is interest I can post them.
Forum: European Armoury 12th November 2012, 04:59 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 18,536
Posted By Foxbat
Yes, been there many times, I live nearby. They...

Yes, been there many times, I live nearby. They have a wonderful collection.
Forum: European Armoury 7th November 2012, 03:28 PM
Replies: 424
Views: 891,045
Posted By Foxbat
No apology is needed, we are all entitled to our...

No apology is needed, we are all entitled to our opinions. In addition things like auction records are not 100% reliable, as some of us have discovered. Having this sword in my hands, I rule out...
Forum: European Armoury 7th November 2012, 12:06 AM
Replies: 424
Views: 891,045
Posted By Foxbat
Yes, they hang together.

Yes, they hang together.
Forum: European Armoury 6th November 2012, 01:58 PM
Replies: 424
Views: 891,045
Posted By Foxbat
As far as I can tell the finials and the bars are...

As far as I can tell the finials and the bars are one piece, together with the block.
Forum: European Armoury 5th November 2012, 08:43 PM
Replies: 424
Views: 891,045
Posted By Foxbat
Thank you! Can't really tell much about it...

Thank you! Can't really tell much about it besides the fact that it has 36" blade with wolf mark on it, with wonderful balance. The only other picture of it is here, shown with its sister sword.
Forum: European Armoury 5th November 2012, 05:02 PM
Replies: 424
Views: 891,045
Posted By Foxbat
Sword from my collection.

Sword from my collection.
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