Upcoming Auction of of Historical Arms in Italy
Feb 5, 2011 20:30:55 GMT
Post by Falcon576 on Feb 5, 2011 20:30:55 GMT
Hey all,
My dad just sent me this link to an arms and armor auction happening in Genoa, Italy next week. Mostly 15th through early 19th century pieces.
www.sangiorgioaste.com/eng-site/ ... ?codice=46
Just gorgeous. I love the original schiavona. Some of the rapiers are beautiful. The axes and polearms too.
What I wouldn't give to handle some of these.
Years, ago, my dad and I spent a whole day at the Stibbert Museum in Florence. Frederick Stibbert was a wealthy English=Italian who spent his considerable fortune scouring the world for the arms and armor or Europe, Japan, and the Islamic world.
Since my old man was born and raised in Florence, he spent most of the day speaking "the land" with our docent. We are able to handle a flamberge-bladed rapier from the 16th century, (I think 16th. Was 20 years ago), and a single-hand knightly sword with a cocked hat pommel. Was surprised at how light they all were. I remember there was a large glass case that was filled with a pile of at least 20 or 30 flanged maces. A pile. The Grand hall has 10 or 12 mounted knights on statues of horses in full barding, plus at least that many foot soldiers in different armors surrounding. It's breathtaking.
I tried to offer the docent all my traveler's checks to "leave the room for a while while that case Venetian Doge swords was accidentally left open." He laughed at me. Openly mocked is more like it. Still, was great day.
If ever in Florence, the Stibbert is an absolute must-see. I heard they did a recent restoration, and it's better than ever. Even better than the Bargello IMHO.
Cheers,
Marco
My dad just sent me this link to an arms and armor auction happening in Genoa, Italy next week. Mostly 15th through early 19th century pieces.
www.sangiorgioaste.com/eng-site/ ... ?codice=46
Just gorgeous. I love the original schiavona. Some of the rapiers are beautiful. The axes and polearms too.
What I wouldn't give to handle some of these.
Years, ago, my dad and I spent a whole day at the Stibbert Museum in Florence. Frederick Stibbert was a wealthy English=Italian who spent his considerable fortune scouring the world for the arms and armor or Europe, Japan, and the Islamic world.
Since my old man was born and raised in Florence, he spent most of the day speaking "the land" with our docent. We are able to handle a flamberge-bladed rapier from the 16th century, (I think 16th. Was 20 years ago), and a single-hand knightly sword with a cocked hat pommel. Was surprised at how light they all were. I remember there was a large glass case that was filled with a pile of at least 20 or 30 flanged maces. A pile. The Grand hall has 10 or 12 mounted knights on statues of horses in full barding, plus at least that many foot soldiers in different armors surrounding. It's breathtaking.
I tried to offer the docent all my traveler's checks to "leave the room for a while while that case Venetian Doge swords was accidentally left open." He laughed at me. Openly mocked is more like it. Still, was great day.
If ever in Florence, the Stibbert is an absolute must-see. I heard they did a recent restoration, and it's better than ever. Even better than the Bargello IMHO.
Cheers,
Marco
