left hand sword

Jim McDougall · 12th October 2008, 05:31 AM

Hi Clockwork,
Its great to see an outstanding sword example posted!!!! Would it be possible to reduce the picture size a bit though, I'd like to see the entire sword and clarify the shots of the markings. My vision ain't what it used to be

Apparantly the resolution just needs to be reduced.
Thats a fantastic example of the 'man in the moon' marking, and I've been trying to find more on its variations and earliest use.

Also, I'd like to know more on your perspective on the piece. Were any details included with the sword when you acquired it?

Thank you for posting this beauty, and I look forward to hearing more on it as well as the translation.

All the best,
Jim

fernando · 12th October 2008, 01:39 PM

Hi Tony,
Let's see what we have here ... may i ?
Are these allright for your eyes, old man

?
Fernando

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Jim McDougall · 15th October 2008, 06:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fernando

Hi Tony,
Let's see what we have here ... may i ?
Are these allright for your eyes, old man

?
Fernando

.

LOL!!! Much better ya rascal!!!!

Bill, thanks for the heads up on the ctrl key.....I'll get the hang of these magic boxes yet

Thank you guys!!!

All the best,
Jim

Bill M · 13th October 2008, 01:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim McDougall

Hi Clockwork,
Would it be possible to reduce the picture size a bit though, I'd like to see the entire sword and clarify the shots of the markings. My vision ain't what it used to be

All the best,
Jim

Hi Jim,

Assuming you use Windows, if you hit "Ctrl -" , the pictures will get smaller. Then use "Ctrl +" to enlarge

Bill

Clockwork,

Is this called a "left hand" sword because it was used as a parry weapon? If so what makes a parry weapon/sword different from a main sword?

celtan · 13th October 2008, 03:22 AM

On one side: Peter and Mary (Christ's Parents) In Solingen. The other: Henry Coel Fecit? Fecite? Me Fecit?

Nice piece!

M

celtan · 15th October 2008, 11:21 AM

Geez! Christ's Parents! What a dumbo!

My apologies, I just re-read this and noticed my error. Then, of course, both names have theologic importance. While both Peter and Mary were cornerstones of Christianity. Joseph is almost never mentioned.

My grandma was a catholic fanatic, she would make the Vatican look like a bunch of liberals. Were she still around , I'd be now on my third thousandth hail mary. as penitence for my aspersions on Mary's virtuosity...

The first line still looks as a Hen Cóel, the second one I have no idea.

BTW, isn't that another version of those pesky multi-faceted urn pommels?

: )

Best

M

Quote:

Originally Posted by celtan

On one side: Peter and Mary (Christ's Parents) In Solingen. The other: Henry Coel Fecit? Fecite? Me Fecit?

Nice piece!

M

clockwork · 15th October 2008, 08:30 PM

Thanks fernando

as for it being a left hand sword It is about 20" and not a full size sword.
I can not find the translation but was told that it was a religous saying and not sure but think it was a refrence to a pope at that time. FIDES JU GLON'A I will see if I can find out more on it. it also said Peter of Munich on it as well.
I have taken few more pics and will post them soon. I have come across the term Talisman Blade would this fit my blade?

clockwork · 16th October 2008, 09:32 PM

here are a few more pics this is small as I can make them since Im doing this at work. hope you like.

G. McCormack · 16th October 2008, 09:36 PM

That certainly is an odd speckled patina on the blade. Looks like from acid of some sort.

fernando · 14th October 2008, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill Marsh

... Is this called a "left hand" sword because it was used as a parry weapon? If so what makes a parry weapon/sword different from a main sword?

How long would the blade be ?
None of the pictures shows the entire piece.
Could it be that clockwork called it sword in the generic sense, but maybe refering to a left hand dagger ?

Fernando

Ed · 14th October 2008, 03:13 PM

A bit of detail on the mark. I will look for it when time permits.

Anybody have any ideas as to what it is?

Nice piece btw. Looks like the pieces are all contemporaneous. Say mid 16th perhaps?

12th October 2008, 01:39 PM	#2
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Hi Tony, Let's see what we have here ... may i ? Are these allright for your eyes, old man ? Fernando . Attached Images Last edited by fernando; 12th October 2008 at 06:20 PM.

15th October 2008, 08:30 PM	#7
clockwork Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 96	Thanks fernando as for it being a left hand sword It is about 20" and not a full size sword. I can not find the translation but was told that it was a religous saying and not sure but think it was a refrence to a pope at that time. FIDES JU GLON'A I will see if I can find out more on it. it also said Peter of Munich on it as well. I have taken few more pics and will post them soon. I have come across the term Talisman Blade would this fit my blade? Last edited by clockwork; 16th October 2008 at 08:19 PM.

16th October 2008, 09:32 PM	#8
clockwork Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 96	here are a few more pics this is small as I can make them since Im doing this at work. hope you like. Attached Images

14th October 2008, 03:13 PM	#11
Ed Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 260	A bit of detail on the mark. I will look for it when time permits. Anybody have any ideas as to what it is? Nice piece btw. Looks like the pieces are all contemporaneous. Say mid 16th perhaps? Attached Images

12th October 2008, 05:31 AM	#1
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,285	Hi Clockwork, Its great to see an outstanding sword example posted!!!! Would it be possible to reduce the picture size a bit though, I'd like to see the entire sword and clarify the shots of the markings. My vision ain't what it used to be Apparantly the resolution just needs to be reduced. Thats a fantastic example of the 'man in the moon' marking, and I've been trying to find more on its variations and earliest use. Also, I'd like to know more on your perspective on the piece. Were any details included with the sword when you acquired it? Thank you for posting this beauty, and I look forward to hearing more on it as well as the translation. All the best, Jim

13th October 2008, 03:22 AM	#5
celtan Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: PR, USA Posts: 679	On one side: Peter and Mary (Christ's Parents) In Solingen. The other: Henry Coel Fecit? Fecite? Me Fecit? Nice piece! M

16th October 2008, 09:36 PM	#9
G. McCormack Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 131	That certainly is an odd speckled patina on the blade. Looks like from acid of some sort.