A possible Schiavona ancestor

[fernando]

Ah Jasper, i was missing your knowledgeable and keen observations; i thank you so much for those and for the enlightening hilt illustrations.

Worthy of note is how your remarks do not significantly differ from those transmitted by Jim when i seeked his advice prior to this sword acquisition:

(QUOTE) Actually this would be considered a mid-European basket hilt sword with hilt of the form which evolved into the familiar schiavona type.
... but most prominantly this example seems mid European, probably German and may well be of the period specified (second half XVI century) if not slightly later. (END QUOTE).

Thanks again for your input, which i will register and save.

[Matchlock]

I, too, wish to express my opinion that the tip of the blade should be kept unaltered, and I agree with other members on preserving the good old patina.

Compliments on your nice display, 'Nando!

Best,
Michael

[fernando]

Originally Posted by Matchlock

... Compliments on your nice display, 'Nando! ...

Tank you Michl,

[Iain]

I will second (or third) the comments about your display Fernando. It's always a true pleasure to see an old warrior in good company. A good display of swords in the same family gives invaluable visual information - size, characteristics (heavy, light, longer, shorter) suddenly all become clear.

Thanks for sharing!

[fernando]

Originally Posted by Iain

I will second (or third) the comments about your display Fernando. It's always a true pleasure to see an old warrior in good company. A good display of swords in the same family gives invaluable visual information - size, characteristics (heavy, light, longer, shorter) suddenly all become clear.

Thanks for sharing!

Thanks much for your impressions Iain.
Better than receiving such compliments is to know that you guys are pleased.

[Jim McDougall]

Originally Posted by fernando

Ah Jasper, i was missing your knowledgeable and keen observations; i thank you so much for those and for the enlightening hilt illustrations.

Worthy of note is how your remarks do not significantly differ from those transmitted by Jim when i seeked his advice prior to this sword acquisition:

(QUOTE) Actually this would be considered a mid-European basket hilt sword with hilt of the form which evolved into the familiar schiavona type.
... but most prominantly this example seems mid European, probably German and may well be of the period specified (second half XVI century) if not slightly later. (END QUOTE).

Thanks again for your input, which i will register and save.

Thank you so much Nando!!!