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William Goodwin
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Thom R.
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 Posted: Mon 18 Aug, 2008 10:22 am Post subject: Re: Wonderful original 17th c. sword |
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Thats the sword from the HH auction earlier this summer. Now I know who beat me! It was one of the nicest swords in the auction. although mid 17th c. I wouldn't call it an English Mortuary though, it was listed as German or Flemish by the auctioneer. once again the 50% dealer markup  looks totally original and note the fluted (rather than spiral) grip, really nicely done plates, the nice fluting on the main bars. very nice sword that one, it has traces of gilt on the plates too. tr
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Justin King
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This type is seen in the last chapter of Mazansky's "British Basket Hilted Swords", classified as "hilts based on pierced side rings", as distinct from mortuary hilts. These are both nice examples, I am dying to see one from multiple angles.
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William Goodwin
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| Posted: Mon 18 Aug, 2008 6:16 pm Post subject: |
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| Justin King wrote: | | This type is seen in the last chapter of Mazansky's "British Basket Hilted Swords", classified as "hilts based on pierced side rings", as distinct from mortuary hilts. These are both nice examples, I am dying to see one from multiple angles. |
Yes, Justin
Once I got home from work, I went straight for my copy of Mazansky to look this up......
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Roger Hooper
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| Posted: Tue 19 Aug, 2008 7:16 am Post subject: |
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| Justin King wrote: | | This type is seen in the last chapter of Mazansky's "British Basket Hilted Swords", classified as "hilts based on pierced side rings", as distinct from mortuary hilts. These are both nice examples, I am dying to see one from multiple angles. |
For a couple more views of this sword, go to the end of this thread - http://www.myArmoury.com/talk/viewtopic.php?t=13795
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Justin King
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Thanks for the pointer, Roger. I have a fascination with these hilts, if I ever get to a point where I can weld compound hilts I hope to make one of these.
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Chris Arrington
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I thought Mortuary swords were typically backswords? Or is my mind fogged from looking at the terminal too long today?
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William Goodwin
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| Posted: Tue 19 Aug, 2008 12:09 pm Post subject: |
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| Chris Arrington wrote: | | I thought Mortuary swords were typically backswords? Or is my mind fogged from looking at the terminal too long today? |
mortuary hilts were fitted with single and double edged blades.
Cheers,
Bill
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William Goodwin
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| Posted: Tue 19 Aug, 2008 1:42 pm Post subject: |
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mortuary with a single edge / back-sword blade...
mortuary with a double edge blade...
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Andrew Davis
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WOW! that is a beutiful original piece!
I love the two simple swirls in the basket. and if I was to own it I would never clean/remove the antiqued tarnish. I love that look. 
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