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Forum: Swap Forum 26th February 2024, 07:51 PM
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Views: 40,651
Posted By fernando
An important note. For the last price quoted, 350...

An important note. For the last price quoted, 350 Euros, shipment is not included. I apologize for having previously missed to mention that.
Forum: Swap Forum 26th February 2024, 06:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 40,651
Posted By fernando
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Forum: Swap Forum 26th February 2024, 06:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 18,762
Posted By fernando
No longer for sale.

No longer for sale.
Forum: Swap Forum 26th February 2024, 06:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 21,374
Posted By fernando
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Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 26th February 2024, 06:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 64,507
Posted By fernando
The analogy is correct in that these things are,...

The analogy is correct in that these things are, or were, basically used for taking down cattle in slaughterhouses. Most probably such was the purpose of the posted examples, as they are a trio and...
Forum: European Armoury 25th February 2024, 09:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 23,393
Posted By fernando
A bit of a tricky procedure indeed; every other...

A bit of a tricky procedure indeed; every other time i tried to do it myself, hesitation took place ;).
Forum: European Armoury 24th February 2024, 11:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 23,393
Posted By fernando
Beautiful pistols indeed. Interesting how...

Beautiful pistols indeed.
Interesting how different cultures handled the situation of the loose ramrod.


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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd February 2024, 04:39 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 312,845
Posted By fernando
Regarding the lateen sail, several authors have...

Regarding the lateen sail, several authors have suggested in the past that it was introduced to the Mediterranean by the Arabs, possibly having originally appeared in India. However, the discovery of...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd February 2024, 04:20 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 102,530
Posted By fernando
Some touch ups.

The sword shown in post #39 by Peter is superb. An interesting feature is that the blade is marked (SIC) "four times on both sides"; way too many for what we usually see out there. Also in the main...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd February 2024, 02:23 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 102,530
Posted By fernando
Crowned Pi ...

The "Pi", as it is read, is a Greek symbol attributed to Milanese workshops, although some authors suggest that it might be a Styrian mark, as often found in blades of the Zeughaus at Graz in Styria....
Forum: European Armoury 21st February 2024, 09:51 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 96,319
Posted By fernando
Here is a humblest approach to these fine...

Here is a humblest approach to these fine pistols, taken with no skill ... and long gone to a new owner.


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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th February 2024, 01:05 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 102,530
Posted By fernando
Just 'en passant' ...

So it seems as 'lingua franca' had its variants ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lingua_franca
"Portuguese served as lingua franca in the Portuguese Empire, Africa, South America and Asia in the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th February 2024, 02:26 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 102,530
Posted By fernando
I wonder whether these two 'book size' posts (#29...

I wonder whether these two 'book size' posts (#29 & #30) are necessarily the full contents of the link provided above in the first place. If i may (also) change course from the Pirate Cutlass topic,...
Forum: European Armoury 19th February 2024, 11:46 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 96,319
Posted By fernando
Impressive examples; impressive pictures :cool:.....

Impressive examples; impressive pictures :cool:..
What type of 'sparkers' are those in the LePage pair; not flint ? ...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 19th February 2024, 10:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 25,004
Posted By fernando
Jim, providing i understand the meaning of your...

Jim, providing i understand the meaning of your query, starting from the forum 'search' button to 'searching' out there, the sword canes (or sticks) subject opens are a wide range of data; from...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 18th February 2024, 04:31 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 135,030
Posted By fernando
Certanly not new. Most probably have some age and...

Certanly not new. Most probably have some age and left to rust. Then cleaned by the seller, even sharpened, for a new life.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 18th February 2024, 11:10 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 135,030
Posted By fernando
Here is a few in the street fair in next town....

Here is a few in the street fair in next town. Not marked, this time.



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Forum: European Armoury 17th February 2024, 01:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 12,475
Posted By fernando
Udo, i knew you would have something to say about...

Udo, i knew you would have something to say about this one :cool:.
Forum: European Armoury 17th February 2024, 09:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 12,475
Posted By fernando
Nice little pistol. Interesting rifling. The name...

Nice little pistol. Interesting rifling. The name on the lock plate could be European, but the inscription on the barrel looks like some senseless gibberish.I could be wrong though.
If that symbol...
Forum: European Armoury 15th February 2024, 07:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 28,359
Posted By fernando
I am surprised that members well qualified on the...

I am surprised that members well qualified on the Hounslow subject don't come around to help !



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Forum: European Armoury 15th February 2024, 07:25 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 42,000
Posted By fernando
Pictures, Bob ?

Pictures, Bob ?
Forum: European Armoury 14th February 2024, 05:31 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 6,989
Posted By fernando
PHOTOS OF A BUNCH OF INTERESTING BARRELS

Rather luxurious examples, dated from circa 1540 to circa 1760. Collection Luso-German Museum, courtesy of arms historian Rainer Daenhardt.
Enjoy :cool:.



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Forum: European Armoury 13th February 2024, 09:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 13,790
Posted By fernando
Yes, it all indicates that it is. But you already...

Yes, it all indicates that it is. But you already knew that. I am sorry i can't tell you anythng further. Maybe other members can help !
Forum: European Armoury 13th February 2024, 08:45 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 44,272
Posted By fernando
Yes Mike, PDF's are allowed. Only some times they...

Yes Mike, PDF's are allowed. Only some times they are a bit tricky to open.

On another note, once my source (RD) decided to open his voluminous data chest, i would like to post here in written...
Forum: European Armoury 13th February 2024, 06:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 13,790
Posted By fernando
Hello Pertinax ... No doubt the hilt was made...

Hello Pertinax ...
No doubt the hilt was made by Boreti, a famous goldsmith and jeweler to the Spanish Royal House, who gained the title ESPADERO DE LA REAL CASA.
He made sword hilts for nobility,...
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