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Craig Johnson
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 Posted: Fri 05 Sep, 2008 7:23 am Post subject: This just in from Hermann-Historica |
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I am sure some of you just got the update on this upcoming auction but noticed two things of note right off that are of particular interest. First if you are into Smallswords there is a whole catalog devoted to them in the auction. Some very very nice pieces. I particularly like that some are a bit earlier and very functional.
The second thing is they have added a cursor magnifier to the pics that allows one to get very detailed look at the nooks and crannies. This is particularly nice for looking at antiques that one may want to purchase (not that I can afford to, but to dream). It allows one to see some great details that usually are not possible on their excellent pics.
Hermann-Historica
Just thought some would like to know
Best
Craig
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Randall Moffett
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Colin F.
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There is a nice hand and a half here of the saxon style. Wonder who made this!
http://www.hermann-historica.de/auktion/hhm56...at56_p.txt
Melchett - "In short, a German spy is giving away every one of our battle plans."
Cpt. Darling - "You look surprised, Blackadder."
Edmund - "I cerainly am, sir. I didn't realise we had any battle plans."
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Jean Henri Chandler
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\Man that is one sweet sword. I wish I had a spare 1400 Euro. Is that really the price?
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Bill Grandy
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Thanks for the heads up, Craig! This is really cool!
| Jean Henri Chandler wrote: | | Man that is one sweet sword. I wish I had a spare 1400 Euro. Is that really the price? |
It seems about right, since the sword is "in the style of", and not an actual antique. Its still very beautiful, though.
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Craig Johnson
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| Posted: Sat 06 Sep, 2008 7:39 am Post subject: Unique Dagger style |
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I have always thought this dagger style is quite unique. You do not see that many around and it definitely would have been a localized style I imagine. A good illustration that almost anything one can think of has been tried (usually many times) before.
Venetian Eared Dagger
Not sure who made the Bastard Sword but it definitely is a very nice job.
Craig
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Colin F.
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These two swords are something I haven't seen before, but very very nice.
Styrian Sabre 1
http://www.hermann-historica.de/auktion/hhm56...at56_p.txt
Styrian Sabre 2
http://www.hermann-historica.de/auktion/hhm56...at56_p.txt
Does anybody have any info about why these swords are special or have the specific name Styrian. I know this is most likely because they were manufactured in that area of Austria, but did this area have a monopoly over this kind of sword?
Melchett - "In short, a German spy is giving away every one of our battle plans."
Cpt. Darling - "You look surprised, Blackadder."
Edmund - "I cerainly am, sir. I didn't realise we had any battle plans."
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Roger Hooper
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The second Styrian sabre has both a finger and a thumb ring. Can anything be more wonderful than that? 
I couldn't establish a link, but look at Lot 602, a Spanish Cup Hilt rapier. It has a lateral thumb ring coming off the side of the cup. I've never seen that before.
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Bill Grandy
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| Roger Hooper wrote: | | The second Styrian sabre has both a finger and a thumb ring. |
Actually, it doesn't... or not a functional finger ring, anyway. If you note, the plate protecting the outside of the hand will prevent you from fingering the ricasso. This is common on a lot of 17th century swords. There are several theories on why these are the way they are, but other than theories I don't know if anyone truly knows why they are made this way.
HistoricalHandcrafts.com
-Inspired by History, Crafted by Hand
"For practice is better than artfulness. Your exercise can do well without artfulness, but artfulness is not much good without the exercise.” -anonymous 15th century fencing master, MS 3227a
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