They do strike me as being a bit strange, though I am no expert with viking swords. The listing says that the components are bronze, and implies that this is unusual (if I am reading it correctly). No matter to me - I am not in the market for a $20,000 antique!
I especially like this part: "Full provenance to purchaser after payment only." Umm... hmmm... :wtf:
Man I broke my own rule about commenting on these things again...
A nice antique schiavona on Ebay.co.uk
Rare 17th Century Venetian Schiavona. Circa 1600
The seller is Alan S Cook Antique Arms & Armour, and he has it listed on his site for $9,000.00 US
Mac
Rare 17th Century Venetian Schiavona with scabbard, circa 1600
35 inch (90cm) blade with 3 fullers and struck either side with an armourers mark, the 3 bar hilt with engraved line decoration iron "cats head" pommel, the wooden hilt with original leather binding, original wooden scabbard covered first with linen cloth and then leather with strengthening iron strapwork either side of the bottom 50% of the scabbard and bound with iron bands, original silver gilt, decorated bottom chape, overall 42 inches (107cm). Slight losses to the scabbard leather.
Rare 17th Century Venetian Schiavona. Circa 1600
The seller is Alan S Cook Antique Arms & Armour, and he has it listed on his site for $9,000.00 US
Mac
Rare 17th Century Venetian Schiavona with scabbard, circa 1600
35 inch (90cm) blade with 3 fullers and struck either side with an armourers mark, the 3 bar hilt with engraved line decoration iron "cats head" pommel, the wooden hilt with original leather binding, original wooden scabbard covered first with linen cloth and then leather with strengthening iron strapwork either side of the bottom 50% of the scabbard and bound with iron bands, original silver gilt, decorated bottom chape, overall 42 inches (107cm). Slight losses to the scabbard leather.
Albion Discerner.
Ebay item # 6627001960. "Buy it now" for $1450.
Ebay item # 6627001960. "Buy it now" for $1450.
http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQfgtpZ1QQfrppZ25QQsassZpolishQ5fbooks
check out the link. This seller has some really nice books particularily if you are interested in polish weapons.
check out the link. This seller has some really nice books particularily if you are interested in polish weapons.
| Jason Elrod wrote: |
| http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQfgtpZ1QQfrppZ25QQsassZpolishQ5fbooks
check out the link. This seller has some really nice books particularily if you are interested in polish weapons. |
I got his Acta Militaria Mediaevalia book, and it has some great examples of medieval weapons and armor. Next time, I'll spring for the Priority shipping, as it took nearly 60 days to receive the book with Economy shipping from Poland...
French fighting dagger w/ hollow ground blade, circa 1620.
Ebay.co.uk
item #270011327434
Ebay.co.uk
item #270011327434
I recommend this booklet:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6597504627
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Heads & Horses: Two Studies in the History of the Tower Armouries
It's a reprint from Archaeologia published by the Society of Antiquaries, 1976.
It includes an article about the Line of Kings in the Tower of London, discussing the carved heads of nobility that reflect how these guys looked when alive. It also discusses the intricate wooden horses on which the armour is mounted as well as the arms and armour within the Line.
The second study regards the Spanish armoury within the Tower and discusses the arms and armour contained within. It does not stop merely at descriptions of the items, but includes stories and history of them.
Photo plates are in the back.
Good stuff.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6597504627
[ Linked Image ]
Heads & Horses: Two Studies in the History of the Tower Armouries
It's a reprint from Archaeologia published by the Society of Antiquaries, 1976.
It includes an article about the Line of Kings in the Tower of London, discussing the carved heads of nobility that reflect how these guys looked when alive. It also discusses the intricate wooden horses on which the armour is mounted as well as the arms and armour within the Line.
The second study regards the Spanish armoury within the Tower and discusses the arms and armour contained within. It does not stop merely at descriptions of the items, but includes stories and history of them.
Photo plates are in the back.
Good stuff.
A sword reportedly from 1400 AD: http://cgi.ebay.com/EFTIS-MASTERPIECE-Decorat...dZViewItem
Has anyone ever seen a guard that looks quite close to this on a sword? I know of guards like the one on the Svante sword, but this one is highly unusual, to say the least.
Has anyone ever seen a guard that looks quite close to this on a sword? I know of guards like the one on the Svante sword, but this one is highly unusual, to say the least.
Cossack sword: http://cgi.ebay.com/Russian-Cossacks-Sword-W-...dZViewItem
| Craig Peters wrote: |
| A sword reportedly from 1400 AD: http://cgi.ebay.com/EFTIS-MASTERPIECE-Decorat...dZViewItem
Has anyone ever seen a guard that looks quite close to this on a sword? I know of guards like the one on the Svante sword, but this one is highly unusual, to say the least. |
That's a schiavonesca, an Italian style of sword. The were common in the late 15th century in Italy. There are two on display at the Philedelphia Museum of Art:
http://www.myArmoury.com/albums/photo/3535.html
| Craig Peters wrote: |
| Has anyone ever seen a guard that looks quite close to this on a sword? I know of guards like the one on the Svante sword, but this one is highly unusual, to say the least. |
It's an Oakeshott Style 12 cross. Please see my article on The Schiavona and its Influences for examples like the sword in question. Should you wish to discuss this stuff, it's best to do so in a new topic.
| Craig Peters wrote: |
| A sword reportedly from 1400 AD: http://cgi.ebay.com/EFTIS-MASTERPIECE-Decorat...dZViewItem
Has anyone ever seen a guard that looks quite close to this on a sword? I know of guards like the one on the Svante sword, but this one is highly unusual, to say the least. |
Hmm hmm hmmm 'can't tell nothing ... reddish rust? never published ... thick unsharpened pont ... some pitting along with bright steel? steel? gold inlay in the shape of a rune, in Xv century Northern Italy what were Vikings doing?
As we say heer in Italy, mah?
An unusual hilted Scottish dirk ?
http://cgi.ebay.com/Antique-Scottish-Dirk-Ear...dZViewItem
He also has a baskethilt listed that has seen better days !
Mac
http://cgi.ebay.com/Antique-Scottish-Dirk-Ear...dZViewItem
He also has a baskethilt listed that has seen better days !
Mac
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| Thomas McDonald wrote: |
| An unusual hilted Scottish dirk.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Antique-Scottish-Dirk-Ear...dZViewItem He also has a baskethilt listed that has seen better days ! Mac |
That is weird hilt for a Scottish dirk... I woulda guessed it was African, myself....
| David Wilson wrote: | ||
That is weird hilt for a Scottish dirk... I woulda guessed it was African, myself.... |
Seconded... :)
Revolutionary War Era, Ivory Hilt Short Sword (Cuttoe)
http://cgi.liveauctions.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI...71&id=
http://cgi.liveauctions.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI...71&id=
| Matt G wrote: |
| Revolutionary War Era, Ivory Hilt Short Sword (Cuttoe)
http://cgi.liveauctions.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI...71&id= |
That piece is a beauty!
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