A Rare 9th-12th Century Saber

Matchlock · 19th February 2009, 06:41 PM

Sold at Christie's, Dec 17, 2008. It failed to sell.

Michael

TVV · 19th February 2009, 07:17 PM

The Russuan! or Magyar attributions is based on?

Matchlock · 19th February 2009, 08:41 PM

Definitely East European influence, anyway, TVV.

Michael

TVV · 19th February 2009, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Matchlock

Definitely East European influence, anyway, TVV.

Michael

Agree, but I was just curious, as it could have belonged to a variety of other ethnic groups from the Early Middle Ages. I could not see any reference to the location where this sword was found and wondered if it was known and if there were any reasons for the Magyar or Russian attribution.
Regards,
Teodor

kronckew · 19th February 2009, 10:35 PM

looks familiar.

mines not been excavated tho

(9c magyar sabre repro)

katana · 19th February 2009, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kronckew

looks familiar.

mines not been excavated tho

(9c magyar sabre repro)

Ah, a repro.....or are you hiding the fact you have access to a 'time machine'.....

Regards David

19th February 2009, 06:41 PM	#1
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TVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,625	The Russuan! or Magyar attributions is based on?

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Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Definitely East European influence, anyway, TVV. Michael

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kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,184	looks familiar. mines not been excavated tho (9c magyar sabre repro)