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Eric Bergeron
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 Posted: Mon 25 Aug, 2003 5:08 pm Post subject: Hey Mac (re: MRL's Arbedo Sword) |
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Any chance you could find me some good photos of the historical sword that MRL's Arbedo sword is based off of? I know its on display in the metropolitian museum and its called "Cruciform Sword".
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Nathan Robinson
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Thomas McDonald
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Thomas McDonald
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Hi Nathan
I'll let you know as soon as I know *g*
Basically we promised my daughter a trip to NYC for her birthday ( Aug. 4 th ) , but we were in the process of closing on the new house (turned out to be the 4th no less ) , plus the weather was monsoon city , so we cancelled till a later date !
Since Rachel wants to shop in Times Square, near her beloved MTV/TRL sudios , I figured I'd escape to the past, & relax *g* , and let my wife do the daughter - mother shopping bit !
So now we just have to figure a day that were all not commited to something ??
Mac
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Nathan Robinson
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| Thomas McDonald wrote: | | Since Rachel wants to shop in Times Square, near her beloved MTV/TRL sudios , I figured I'd escape to the past, & relax *g* , and let my wife do the daughter - mother shopping bit ! |
Well, I might just have to go shopping with them too! haha...
Let me know, as I'm planning on going to NYC soonish and it might overlap. Gotta hang out at the Met again.
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Thomas McDonald
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| Posted: Mon 25 Aug, 2003 7:15 pm Post subject: |
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Will do !
Rachel wants to see Ground Zero , too , as she was not with us last trip .......
...... and of course we always visit the Dakota, & Strawberry Fields, to pay our repects and enjoy the park !
"You know how I love the park, Bitterman" *g* Mac
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Nathan Robinson
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| Posted: Mon 25 Aug, 2003 7:19 pm Post subject: |
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| Thomas McDonald wrote: | | Rachel wants to see Ground Zero , too , as she was not with us last trip ....... |
Not to get too off-topic here, but last time I was in NYC was September 10th.. the day before.. the day.. and well, I'd like to go see it, too.
Back on topic, I wonder how often the Met rotates their exhibits?
Did you know that the Met has it written in their charter than anyone can request to have a private showing with any piece in the collection? You have to provide the ascension number and, of course, you're victim to their scheduling, but any piece within the met could be in your hands if you want it to be.
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Thomas McDonald
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| Posted: Mon 25 Aug, 2003 7:26 pm Post subject: |
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Hey Nathan
Wow... I did not know that !
Hmm ..... Mac & the Twysden, this could be good *g*
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Nathan Robinson
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From what I've heard, they make it difficult on you. If you wanted to see, say, three swords.. they might try to give three different dates and times for showing each individual sword. The scheduling is often made inconvenient so as to discourage it, but for you guys who are somewhat local, it might be well worth it. Also, you never know until you try. It's certainly worth the effort to handle some of these pieces in-hand.
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Bill Grandy
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Nathan,
I had no idea. I may have to reschedule another trip... but I don't think I can handle another road trip for a little while. Still, even though I was just there less than two months ago, I already want to go back.
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Eric Bergeron
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| Posted: Mon 25 Aug, 2003 8:37 pm Post subject: |
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Mac thank you very very much, love the photos seeing as its pretty cool to see the real sword when you have a replica  Nathan thanks for the info about the met, never knew you could schedule that, I may have to take a trip up and get to see that piece real upclose thanks guys
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Thomas McDonald
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Just the blade length : 31 " 978.8cms)
Type : XVIIIa
Find-place : unknown
Pommel-type I
Cross-style: 8
Date: c. 1350-1400
Collection : The Met , NYC .
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Thomas McDonald
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| Sean Flynt wrote: | | Thanks for that! I see that Windlass/MRL at least got the blade length right. I wonder how the replica compares to the original in the more challenging areas of weight, balance, etc. |
Hi Sean
My money is on the original *g* (unless Windless/MRL has acquired Vince Evans , or Peter Johnsson ;-)
Mac
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Thomas McDonald
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Hi Sean
I'm 100% sure it's way off the mark , compared with an original medieval piece, but that is not to say that this replica could not be an attractive , well ..... replica ! Antiquing it , at least in my book , would give it a nicer ( ie: real ) look !
Good luck , Mac
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Dan Dickinson
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Sorry to dredge up such an old topic, but does anyone happen to have the pics Mac posted as the links seem to no longer work? Also any other pics, measurements etc anyone has would be appreciated,
thanks,
Dan
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Mike Arledge
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I don't have Mac's photo, but I do have this scan from Records. Also I am doing a project with Baltimore Knife and Sword based off of the sword in the Met http://forums.swordforum.com/showthread.php?t=83196
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Mike J Arledge
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