Katzbalgers and Related Landsknecht Swords

Matchlock · 9th December 2011, 05:11 PM

Of course I did recognize the piece, Jasper,

I helped consigning it with Tom Del Mar.

Actually, your post was a bit quicker than mine; I was waiting for Tom's reluts before posting but it was only a few minutes ago that my browser would update and I could study the results list.

I was sold for GBP 7,800 ((lot 130).

Here's a bit more on the piece.

BTW, it's good the have you coming in again. I much missed your valuable comments and additions.

Best,
Michael

Matchlock · 9th December 2011, 05:30 PM

Another similar Munich Landsknecht-Messer originally belonging to the Emperor Charles V, with similar style guard and calendar blade etched by Ambrosius Gemlich, Munich, and dated 1533 (the calendar ending in 1542, indicating that this costume sword was expected to be out of fashion within 10 years!). It is preserved in the Vienna Waffensammlung, inv.-no. A 429 (author's photos).

Best,
Michael

Matchlock · 14th December 2011, 06:37 PM

The following two items from the Karsten Klingbeil collection sold cheap at Brussels yesterday.
I've just been informed that they both went to a Swiss museum.

1. An early Swiss Landsknecht two-hand sword, ca. 1550.

Best,
Michael

Matchlock · 14th December 2011, 06:48 PM

2. An early 1530's (way earlier than the catalog stated) Swiss hand-and-a-half sword with fine marks and retaining its original grip binding and leather finely stitched with Gothic bow ornaments, also sold cheap.

Best,
Michael

Matchlock · 14th December 2011, 06:49 PM

The rest.

9th December 2011, 05:11 PM	#1
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Of course I did recognize the piece, Jasper, I helped consigning it with Tom Del Mar. Actually, your post was a bit quicker than mine; I was waiting for Tom's reluts before posting but it was only a few minutes ago that my browser would update and I could study the results list. I was sold for GBP 7,800 ((lot 130). Here's a bit more on the piece. BTW, it's good the have you coming in again. I much missed your valuable comments and additions. Best, Michael Attached Images Last edited by Matchlock; 10th December 2011 at 12:54 AM.

9th December 2011, 05:30 PM	#2
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Another similar Munich Landsknecht-Messer originally belonging to the Emperor Charles V, with similar style guard and calendar blade etched by Ambrosius Gemlich, Munich, and dated 1533 (the calendar ending in 1542, indicating that this costume sword was expected to be out of fashion within 10 years!). It is preserved in the Vienna Waffensammlung, inv.-no. A 429 (author's photos). Best, Michael Attached Images

14th December 2011, 06:37 PM	#3
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	The following two items from the Karsten Klingbeil collection sold cheap at Brussels yesterday. I've just been informed that they both went to a Swiss museum. 1. An early Swiss Landsknecht two-hand sword, ca. 1550. Best, Michael Attached Images Last edited by Matchlock; 14th December 2011 at 09:45 PM.

14th December 2011, 06:48 PM	#4
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	2. An early 1530's (way earlier than the catalog stated) Swiss hand-and-a-half sword with fine marks and retaining its original grip binding and leather finely stitched with Gothic bow ornaments, also sold cheap. Best, Michael Attached Images

14th December 2011, 06:49 PM	#5
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	The rest. Attached Images