Katzbalgers and Related Landsknecht Swords

cornelistromp · 3rd January 2011, 06:05 PM

from the new publication of Jan Piet Puype & Harm Stevens
Arms And Armour of knights and landsknechts in the netherlands Army Museum.

cornelistromp · 3rd January 2011, 06:07 PM

some more.

Matchlock · 3rd January 2011, 06:31 PM

Great, Cornelis,

Thank you so much!

I just ordered my copy of that publication.

Best,
Michael

Matchlock · 30th March 2011, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cornelistromp

from the new publication of Jan Piet Puype & Harm Stevens
Arms And Armour of knights and landsknechts in the netherlands Army Museum.

Hi Jasper,

I hope you don't mind my re-attaching better quality scans of these unusually fine items, together with the informative texts.

The first Katzbalger dates of ca. 1515-20, next there is a sample of ca. 1540 but please note that the blade is from a rapier of ca. 1590-1600.
The excavated find is a rare Katzbalger saber (I don't really think it should be called cutlass) of ca. 1535.

Best,
Michael

Matchlock · 30th March 2011, 04:50 PM

These two Landsknecht daggers in the Legermuseum range among the finest I have ever seen.

For the first I would suggest a date of almost exactly 1500, the other might be a decade or so younger.

Best,
m

Matchlock · 23rd July 2011, 06:10 PM

Sold Thomas Del Mar, in association with Sotheby's, Dec 8, 2010, incorrectly dated 'late 16th c.' in the description.

Best,
Michael

machinist · 24th July 2011, 11:30 PM

What a glorious twohander!
Running wolf and all!

Matchlock · 26th July 2011, 07:58 PM

And preserved in virtually 'untouched', heavily olive oil patinated condition as well!

Best,
Michael

Matchlock · 29th July 2011, 06:24 PM

Enjoy!

m

cornelistromp · 29th July 2011, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matchlock

Sold Thomas Del Mar, in association with Sotheby's, Dec 8, 2010, incorrectly dated 'late 16th c.' in the description.

Best,
Michael

Hi Michael,

I think this lot remained unsold, I had a look at it after the auction but did not 'like" it.

best,

Matchlock · 29th July 2011, 07:05 PM

Hi Jasper,

You're right, of course; it should read 'failed to sell'.
Apart from that: well, I dislike the leather on the grip but on the other hand, I wasn't there to handle it. So your knowledge on this is doubtlessly more profound than mine.

Thanks, and best,
Michael

cornelistromp · 29th July 2011, 08:49 PM

Hi Michael,

I've got a nice contribution of a grosses messer, a discovery found in the soil of Bavaria (your backyard?) "Dreieck" Hauzenstein, Liebergen und Haslach near the eastern way Regensburg - Nittenau.
With this knife is a belt hook with a Nuremberg mark and chape found.
the belt hook is very interesting because it has a system with a spring and a plate to fix the sword.
The condition has been excavated, but as single handed Messers are very rare, I'm happy with it.
remains of the original wooden handle and wooden Pflockniete (rivets) are available.

best from holland,

3rd January 2011, 06:05 PM	#1
cornelistromp Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,060	from the new publication of Jan Piet Puype & Harm Stevens Arms And Armour of knights and landsknechts in the netherlands Army Museum. Attached Images

3rd January 2011, 06:07 PM	#2
cornelistromp Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,060	some more. Attached Images

30th March 2011, 04:50 PM	#5
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	These two Landsknecht daggers in the Legermuseum range among the finest I have ever seen. For the first I would suggest a date of almost exactly 1500, the other might be a decade or so younger. Best, m Attached Images

23rd July 2011, 06:10 PM	#6
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	A Fine Landsknecht German or Swiss Two Hand Sword, ca. 1540 Sold Thomas Del Mar, in association with Sotheby's, Dec 8, 2010, incorrectly dated 'late 16th c.' in the description. Best, Michael Attached Images

29th July 2011, 06:24 PM	#9
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	An Irish Great Sword (two hand sword) of 1521, in a Drawing by Albrecht Dürer Enjoy! m Attached Images

3rd January 2011, 06:31 PM	#3
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Great, Cornelis, Thank you so much! I just ordered my copy of that publication. Best, Michael

24th July 2011, 11:30 PM	#7
machinist Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 93	What a glorious twohander! Running wolf and all!

26th July 2011, 07:58 PM	#8
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	And preserved in virtually 'untouched', heavily olive oil patinated condition as well! Best, Michael

29th July 2011, 07:05 PM	#11
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Hi Jasper, You're right, of course; it should read 'failed to sell'. Apart from that: well, I dislike the leather on the grip but on the other hand, I wasn't there to handle it. So your knowledge on this is doubtlessly more profound than mine. Thanks, and best, Michael

29th July 2011, 08:49 PM	#12
cornelistromp Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,060	Hi Michael, I've got a nice contribution of a grosses messer, a discovery found in the soil of Bavaria (your backyard?) "Dreieck" Hauzenstein, Liebergen und Haslach near the eastern way Regensburg - Nittenau. With this knife is a belt hook with a Nuremberg mark and chape found. the belt hook is very interesting because it has a system with a spring and a plate to fix the sword. The condition has been excavated, but as single handed Messers are very rare, I'm happy with it. remains of the original wooden handle and wooden Pflockniete (rivets) are available. best from holland, Attached Images Last edited by cornelistromp; 29th July 2011 at 09:05 PM.