Zweihander identification

dayton56 · 1st November 2015, 03:14 PM

does this help?

dayton56 · 1st November 2015, 03:32 PM

Still struggling with resizing attachments.

cornelistromp · 3rd November 2015, 06:40 PM

it seems a transition model around 1580, this type of blade was used on two hand swords between 1550 and 1575, the pommel and guard are of a later date 1580-1600.
the abrubtly stopping quillon finals are very unusual, you'd also expect (3 )curls here.
maybe the guard is a bit altered and shortened in the 16thC.

it's a beautiful unharmed original sword, congrats!

best,

ulfberth · 5th November 2015, 12:10 PM

I agree with Jasper,

The missing curls on the quillions is very unusual and this could indeed be a later transformation or even a variation on this type of guard. All the decoration on the quillions and pommel is in the traditional fashion and fits the time line of the sword.
This sword has indeed all characteristics of an original late 16th great sword, and they are not deliberately enhanced to make it look that way !
The maker will for now remain unknown but congratulations with this original two handed sword !

Kind regards

Ulfberth

dayton56 · 6th November 2015, 01:56 AM

Thanks so much for your assistance... I also inherited a slightly damaged polearm that might be contemporary with the sword. Is there a different forum that enjoys looking at such a weapon or do you have interest in seeing it?

CSinTX · 6th November 2015, 04:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dayton56

I also inherited a slightly damaged polearm that might be contemporary with the sword. Is there a different forum that enjoys looking at such a weapon or do you have interest in seeing it?

Please post it here.

ulfberth · 6th November 2015, 09:04 AM

Yes Dayton,

Please do post it here, this will be interesting and this could shed more light on the topic.

kind regards

Ulfberth

1st November 2015, 03:14 PM	#1
dayton56 Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 14	More zweihander photos does this help?

1st November 2015, 03:32 PM	#2
dayton56 Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 14	guess it would help to attach photos! Still struggling with resizing attachments. Attached Images

6th November 2015, 01:56 AM	#5
dayton56 Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 14	Zweihander Thanks so much for your assistance... I also inherited a slightly damaged polearm that might be contemporary with the sword. Is there a different forum that enjoys looking at such a weapon or do you have interest in seeing it?

3rd November 2015, 06:40 PM	#3
cornelistromp Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,060	it seems a transition model around 1580, this type of blade was used on two hand swords between 1550 and 1575, the pommel and guard are of a later date 1580-1600. the abrubtly stopping quillon finals are very unusual, you'd also expect (3 )curls here. maybe the guard is a bit altered and shortened in the 16thC. it's a beautiful unharmed original sword, congrats! best,

5th November 2015, 12:10 PM	#4
ulfberth Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 412	I agree with Jasper, The missing curls on the quillions is very unusual and this could indeed be a later transformation or even a variation on this type of guard. All the decoration on the quillions and pommel is in the traditional fashion and fits the time line of the sword. This sword has indeed all characteristics of an original late 16th great sword, and they are not deliberately enhanced to make it look that way ! The maker will for now remain unknown but congratulations with this original two handed sword ! Kind regards Ulfberth

6th November 2015, 09:04 AM	#7
ulfberth Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 412	Yes Dayton, Please do post it here, this will be interesting and this could shed more light on the topic. kind regards Ulfberth