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16th September 2023, 04:23 PM
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I've just been to the frustratingly chaotic, badly lit and unlabelled Stibbert Museum in Florence. I videoed and photographed the Schiavona rack there - about 25 or so of them, including a slightly unusual hilt. If Cathey wants a copy and any of the photos and the vid I can send them. Photos of the unusual one attached.
PS it is well worth visiting. There's a case of 180 rapiers alone. |
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16th September 2023, 11:53 PM
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Nice one! Do you have any pictures showing the full sword including the blade?
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17th September 2023, 01:34 PM
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Here you go.
That's it in the centre. Most of the swords weren't in cases. Simon |
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17th September 2023, 02:34 PM
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Here it is. Top row, seventh along.
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17th September 2023, 10:21 PM
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*drool*
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25th June 2024, 07:52 PM
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Hi I just wanted to share some contemporary Schiavona art that I stumbled across with you. The first painting “Soldiers playing cards” (1730-1740s) by Giacomo Ceruti. The second painting is “Il vecchio schiavone” (1700) by Nicolò Cassana in Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna. These swords were used by Slavonic mercenaries in the employ of the Venetian Republic. The caps and capes worn by the figures is typical of those soldiers.
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