A possible Schiavona ancestor

fernando · 10th September 2011, 02:20 PM

Ah Jasper, i was missing your knowledgeable and keen observations; i thank you so much for those and for the enlightening hilt illustrations.

Worthy of note is how your remarks do not significantly differ from those transmitted by Jim when i seeked his advice prior to this sword acquisition:

(QUOTE) Actually this would be considered a mid-European basket hilt sword with hilt of the form which evolved into the familiar schiavona type.
... but most prominantly this example seems mid European, probably German and may well be of the period specified (second half XVI century) if not slightly later. (END QUOTE).

Thanks again for your input, which i will register and save.

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Switch to Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Threaded Mode

10th September 2011, 02:20 PM	#16
fernando Lead Moderator European Armoury Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,647	Ah Jasper, i was missing your knowledgeable and keen observations; i thank you so much for those and for the enlightening hilt illustrations. Worthy of note is how your remarks do not significantly differ from those transmitted by Jim when i seeked his advice prior to this sword acquisition: (QUOTE) Actually this would be considered a mid-European basket hilt sword with hilt of the form which evolved into the familiar schiavona type. ... but most prominantly this example seems mid European, probably German and may well be of the period specified (second half XVI century) if not slightly later. (END QUOTE). Thanks again for your input, which i will register and save.