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Chris Goerner
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Looks much like the ones sold by G Gedney Godwin. He used to offer them with a polished antler grip that resembled ivory. http://www.gggodwin.com/swords.htm
Chris
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Thomas McDonald
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That's a nice looking piece, Chris, with a very fair "Buy it Now" price, if authentic (looks to be).
I like the heart motif on the pommel .
Overall length: 51 centimeters = 20.078 740 157 inches
These deals forever show up when I'm toy buying poor :-( Mac
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Mirko Giordano
Location: Napoli, Italy Joined: 28 Feb 2006
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http://cgi.ebay.it/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&...T&rd=1
I tried to find out something about the real sword, but it doesn't seem to exist anyting about it on the web.
As a medieval archaeologist I have to say i've never heard about a sword found into Olaf II tomb, that is actually underneath the major altar of Throndheim cathedral in Norway.
The king lived betwen the end of 10th century and the 1st half of the 11th, and I don't think it matches with the shape of the sword on sale, which typologically seems to be pretty much similar to a 13th century sword.
What do you think about it? if anyone knows anything about the REAL sword I'd be pleased to be informed...
You never know there's always something to learn ;-)
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Chad Arnow
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Bruno Giordan
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| Posted: Fri 29 Sep, 2006 10:32 am Post subject: Re: What about this OLAF's Sword? |
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| Mirko Giordano wrote: | http://cgi.ebay.it/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=019&item=290027598049&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1
I tried to find out something about the real sword, but it doesn't seem to exist anyting about it on the web.
As a medieval archaeologist I have to say i've never heard about a sword found into Olaf II tomb, that is actually underneath the major altar of Throndheim cathedral in Norway.
The king lived betwen the end of 10th century and the 1st half of the 11th, and I don't think it matches with the shape of the sword on sale, which typologically seems to be pretty much similar to a 13th century sword.
What do you think about it? if anyone knows anything about the REAL sword I'd be pleased to be informed...
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Fregatura, é in fusione, per cui non vale nemmeno come replica anche se dichiarata.
Questi venditori sognano.. Olaf di Norvegia e il Conte Drakula per loro sono la stessa cosa.
Which accuracy are you expecing from an ebay vendor of cast "medieval swords"?
You may expect the same accuracy as from a street vendor of rolex of Forcella ...
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Chad Arnow
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| Posted: Fri 29 Sep, 2006 10:36 am Post subject: Re: What about this OLAF's Sword? |
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| Bruno Giordan wrote: |
Fregatura, é in fusione, per cui non vale nemmeno come replica anche se dichiarata.
Questi venditori sognano.. Olaf di Norvegia e il Conte Drakula per loro sono la stessa cosa. |
Please keep conversations in English. This is a moderated discussion forum, and we need to be able to read all the posts here. Thanks!
ChadA
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Steve Grisetti
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| ebay listing wrote: | | Absolute Best Medieval sword ever offered on Ebay !!!! |
Have a look for yourselves:Rare medieval sword found in the Oder river in Germany
Seems to look good, though rather curious to be on ebay, since the lister says he could easily put it up at Sotheby's for a reserve of $10,000. But I am not qualified to judge one way or another, especially from an ebay listing.
"...dismount thy tuck, be yare in thy preparation, for thy assailant is quick, skilful, and deadly."
- Sir Toby Belch
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Allan Senefelder
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Steve, to hazard a guess, the seller says if he can't sell it on ebay he'll take it to Sothby's, so while it does have reserve on it I think he's hoping for the quick sale for less on ebay vs. having to wait to pull more cash till Sothby's puts enough material together to have an auction. Looks good as near as I can tell from the pics.
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Steve Grisetti
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| Allan Senefelder wrote: | | ... while it does have reserve on it I think he's hoping for the quick sale for less on ebay vs. having to wait to pull more cash till Sothby's puts enough material together to have an auction.... |
I hadn't thought of the time factor, Allan. Thanks. I wonder how often does an outfit like Sotheby's put together an auction of swords, etc.?
"...dismount thy tuck, be yare in thy preparation, for thy assailant is quick, skilful, and deadly."
- Sir Toby Belch
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Bill Grandy
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Greg Calder
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Egad.... hats off to you mate for being willing to wade through all that garbage on E-bay listed under swords.... My eyes glaze over after the 100th Katana from China for $0.49.....
Keep up the good work, bring the cream, if any, to the top.
Greg
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http://www.gentlemenoffortune.com
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Chad Arnow
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| Sean Flynt wrote: | | The trick is to search for "Sword," then sort by highest price first. That shows you the cream (purported cream) of the crop. There are a few howlers in there, but it's mostly good stuff. |
Yep. That's what I do except that I also have it exclude the words "katana" and "stainless," etc. Quite handy.
ChadA
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David Wilson
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Steve Grisetti
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Here is another listing from the same seller who is offering the Schiavona in David Wilson's post, above: IMPORTANT C. 850 AD VIKING CHIEFTON (sic) BRONZE HILT SWORD FROM NOTED ENGLISH COLLECTION W/MUSEUM METAL ANALYSIS. This piece looks awfully familiar - I think we've seen it (or a piece with an extremely similar hilt) on ebay from another seller.
And this same seller is offering this lovely C. 1750 VERY FINE GOLD GUILT (sic) DUTCH HUNTING SWORD.
"...dismount thy tuck, be yare in thy preparation, for thy assailant is quick, skilful, and deadly."
- Sir Toby Belch
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