Two hands sword

carlos · 16th July 2013, 06:07 PM

I had seen one similar ...

Jim McDougall · 17th July 2013, 07:34 AM

I think Broadaxe has well placed observations on this 'two hander' which is indeed intended to represent swords of this type used in many cases by 'Landsknechts'. This appears to be either decorative or possibly even theatrical, as by the latter 19th c. and into 20th many such weapons were convincingly similar in appearance, though clearly not combat worthy.
In my opinion, the grip seems to be wood with studs,of course attractive but not correct, nor is the grip style.
The rust would occur even on the metal of these type swords with a reasonably antiquity in thier own right if that early, however I believe examples may have been made as decorators much more recently.

Whatever the case, it is a handsomely made example, even if not, in my opinion, an authentic period specimen of these sturdy fighting swords.

valkenburg · 18th July 2013, 04:14 PM

Check out this sword that was recently sold at auction:

http://www.lawrences.co.uk/Catalogue...3/lot0079.html

This sword is a little similar to yours and was made late 19th century (maybe early 20th century) and was most likely used only for decoration or processional use.

it sold for 870 pounds sterling.

carlos · 18th July 2013, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by valkenburg

Check out this sword that was recently sold at auction:

http://www.lawrences.co.uk/Catalogue...3/lot0079.html

This sword is a little similar to yours and was made late 19th century (maybe early 20th century) and was most likely used only for decoration or processional use.

it sold for 870 pounds sterling.

Thank you very much !
Yes, this example is very similar, Reading this I´m very happy,I paid 185 euros for the sword.
Thanks again

carlos

valkenburg · 18th July 2013, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carlos

Thank you very much !
Yes, this example is very similar, Reading this I´m very happy,I paid 185 euros for the sword.
Thanks again

carlos

Only 185 euro?? what a bargain! Lucky you. 870 was the hammer price, and then 23% + VAT was added as well (so in the end it was about 1100 euro). But I think your sword is more recent than this one.

laEspadaAncha · 20th July 2013, 10:31 PM

Hi Carlos,

Is the sword now in your possession? Can you post close-up photos of the (top of) the pommel? How is that highly-stylized pommel secured to the rest of the hilt?

Even if it a late Victorian wall hanger, somebody should still call the police, because if you only paid 185 euros, IMO you stole it.

Cheers,
Chris

fernando · 21st July 2013, 12:52 AM

Well, different perspectives;depending on whether or not you enjoy gathering wall hangers ... with all due respect

16th July 2013, 06:07 PM	#1
carlos Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 751	I had seen one similar ... Attached Images

17th July 2013, 07:34 AM	#2
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,281	I think Broadaxe has well placed observations on this 'two hander' which is indeed intended to represent swords of this type used in many cases by 'Landsknechts'. This appears to be either decorative or possibly even theatrical, as by the latter 19th c. and into 20th many such weapons were convincingly similar in appearance, though clearly not combat worthy. In my opinion, the grip seems to be wood with studs,of course attractive but not correct, nor is the grip style. The rust would occur even on the metal of these type swords with a reasonably antiquity in thier own right if that early, however I believe examples may have been made as decorators much more recently. Whatever the case, it is a handsomely made example, even if not, in my opinion, an authentic period specimen of these sturdy fighting swords.

18th July 2013, 04:14 PM	#3
valkenburg Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 16	Check out this sword that was recently sold at auction: http://www.lawrences.co.uk/Catalogue...3/lot0079.html This sword is a little similar to yours and was made late 19th century (maybe early 20th century) and was most likely used only for decoration or processional use. it sold for 870 pounds sterling.

20th July 2013, 10:31 PM	#6
laEspadaAncha Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 608	Hi Carlos, Is the sword now in your possession? Can you post close-up photos of the (top of) the pommel? How is that highly-stylized pommel secured to the rest of the hilt? Even if it a late Victorian wall hanger, somebody should still call the police, because if you only paid 185 euros, IMO you stole it. Cheers, Chris

21st July 2013, 12:52 AM	#7
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Well, different perspectives;depending on whether or not you enjoy gathering wall hangers ... with all due respect