Remains of collection of antique/ancient axes for ID.

Matchlock · 18th March 2011, 04:45 PM

Hi Gene,

Though this is not my field of expertise I remember seeing axe blades like your #4 dated as early the 8th/9th c. (Continental Carolingian type).

Btw, I just noticed our number of posts was even as of today.

Best,
Michael

Matchlock · 18th March 2011, 06:30 PM

Nos. 1-3 I would tentatively attribute to the 17th c., no. 5 is in my opinion not far away in time from no. 4.

Just rough estimations though

- where are the experts? Broadaxe, wouldn't you like to join in?

Best,
Michael

Atlantia · 18th March 2011, 09:54 PM

Thank you Michael.
I was beginning to think that nobody was interested in these rusty old things

Matchlock · 18th March 2011, 10:14 PM

Oh, I too used to have such special items about 20 years ago, so a bit of dating memory seems to have survived.

Best,
Michael

Matchlock · 18th March 2011, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atlantia

Thank you Michael.
I was beginning to think that nobody was interested in these rusty old things

Are the two of us the only ones to feel a certain lethargy here?

Best though worrying,
Michael

Rick · 18th March 2011, 11:28 PM

It will be slow this weekend .
Everyone is at the arms show and seminar .

Atlantia · 18th March 2011, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matchlock

Are the two of us the only ones to feel a certain lethargy here?

Best though worrying,
Michael

Ahh, Rick's solved the mystery

We aren't being ignored

Matchlock · 19th March 2011, 01:03 AM

I realize that.

So will I, bidding on behalf of a friend as well!

m

Atlantia · 20th March 2011, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matchlock

I realize that.

So will I, bidding on behalf of a friend as well!

m

Ahhh, good luck

18th March 2011, 04:45 PM	#1
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Hi Gene, Though this is not my field of expertise I remember seeing axe blades like your #4 dated as early the 8th/9th c. (Continental Carolingian type). Btw, I just noticed our number of posts was even as of today. Best, Michael

18th March 2011, 06:30 PM	#2
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Nos. 1-3 I would tentatively attribute to the 17th c., no. 5 is in my opinion not far away in time from no. 4. Just rough estimations though - where are the experts? Broadaxe, wouldn't you like to join in? Best, Michael

18th March 2011, 09:54 PM	#3
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Thank you Michael. I was beginning to think that nobody was interested in these rusty old things

18th March 2011, 10:14 PM	#4
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Oh, I too used to have such special items about 20 years ago, so a bit of dating memory seems to have survived. Best, Michael

18th March 2011, 11:28 PM	#6
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,339	It will be slow this weekend . Everyone is at the arms show and seminar .

19th March 2011, 01:03 AM	#8
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	I realize that. So will I, bidding on behalf of a friend as well! m