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Post by Deleted on Apr 5, 2008 23:48:14 GMT
Wow.... Nice collection!
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Post by OldSchool on Apr 6, 2008 0:04:15 GMT
Man those are nice.
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Post by randomnobody on Apr 6, 2008 0:54:50 GMT
Beautiful swords, all. Any chance you might find yourself wanting to sell any of them at any point in the near future?  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 6, 2008 1:34:36 GMT
Thanks, all! Random, No plans to sell any at this point.  However I have a few things in the antiques classifieds at SFI... ;D |
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Post by randomnobody on Apr 6, 2008 1:55:23 GMT
Thanks, all! Random, No plans to sell any at this point. Blast.  Oh do you, now? Hmm... Shame I don't dare to enter that place. |
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Post by hotspur on Apr 6, 2008 2:51:40 GMT
Blast. Oh do you, now? Hmm... Shame I don't dare to enter that place. I think it more a shame some don't care to. I don't know if it's that folk tend to focus on the negative in life. Keep in mind that one doesn't have to post in order to read. Also that Jonathan can be reached here if something there is of interest. The Antiques & Mililitary classified subforum at SFI is still pretty new but there are and have been some remarkable bargains posted. If I had not been haunting and buying other things, there probably wouldn't be anything left over there for sale. forums.swordforum.com/forumdisplay.php?f=171Jonathan, great to see these all posted together and your last in has a terrific story behind it. I really may pursue a Brit ish military sword in time but (as you know) I seem to keep chasing and snagging other desires. I did go back and look at another Wilkinson artillery sword with both service and dress scabbards, along with the bag and case. It looks reasonably priced and has a pedigree (not of the same note as your last in). I especially like your 1821 at the top and the Scot's Guard (Scotchguard ;D) at the bottom. if you are wondering which to bring to Manville in the fall and can't fit them all, please do plan on those two at least. I'm trying to pick Donald Furr's mind on that dirk I picked up. Something to do while I wait to hear back on/receive the CWP order. Somebody made off with that crisp infantry sword over at Gutterman. I'm glad I harvested the images on that one. Well, not to ramble on in train of thought mode here, I'll cease. Cheers Hotspur; what I really could use is a clean stretch of table that biglol |
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Post by randomnobody on Apr 6, 2008 3:05:20 GMT
You're right, Hotspur. Perhaps in time I may find SFI less intimidating (by size rather than reputation) and more inviting as I do hope to find myself a foothold in antiques and such. It's Jonathan's fault, actually. British swords are among some of my favorites, saber-wise; with German and Japanese sabers (yes, Japanese sabers, not katana, though some were re-fitted to a saber...) a close second. This thread actually prompted me to check eBay and Michael D. Long's site for what deals I might find. There are actually several very nice German swords, and a british or two, in my price range there that I may be inquiring your combined opinions on in the near future. SunnyTampa on eBay also had several... At any rate, to drift right back on topic where we belong, that is quite the collection you have there. I think I will go check SFI for your listings now. Well, shoot, all that did was make me wish I had more money. Some very nice stuff in there. Paycheck soon...must resist...bills...  Maybe I'll sign up again, after all... (Seems my account was deleted for inactivity some time ago, long before I found the SBG) |
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Post by randomnobody on Apr 6, 2008 5:07:58 GMT
Thanks a lot, Jonathan. I'll be sure to keep in touch. I'm rather curious to hear the story that the two of you keep referencing. Did I miss a link to it, or will I have to hunt it down myself?  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 6, 2008 5:12:38 GMT
Thanks a lot, Jonathan. I'll be sure to keep in touch. I'm rather curious to hear the story that the two of you keep referencing. Did I miss a link to it, or will I have to hunt it down myself? Fine, since you twisted my arm...  |
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Post by randomnobody on Apr 6, 2008 5:24:53 GMT
That's awesome. I've said it before, I know, but it's just amazing when one can do proper research into something like this. Quite a piece you've got yourself. You have no idea how envious I am. |
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Post by hotspur on Apr 6, 2008 12:23:19 GMT
I often have conflicting feelings when pointing out specific listings. Not for the specific listings themselves but because there are often others on the pages I may be stalking. In one sense it is the thrill of the hunt but t's not unlike sharing a favorite fishing hole. I had actually posted my entire dealer list somewhere last weekend and thought better of it and deleted the post. My links list tends to grow expotentially and there are more than a few I'd rather not overly broadcast due to my wants. Something about teaching others to fish comes to mind. The bulk of my bookmarks come from countless hours of searches on my own. From pretty general search inquiries to very specific search terms.
Just a for instance, looking for a specific item of 1940s production and finally finding one. Then, trying to find more after realizing this fellow had stumbled on a cache of them. Three years later, I have finally found one other dealer listing them and it turns out he link shares with the first source. They must have split the case(s) of goods that had turned up. Lesson learned (again) and actually something I often preach. Never overlook link lists on pages you find of interest. Even with now two sources in hand, the research continues because neither source has enough background information to satisfy my appetite. Nope, I'll not even say what the item is and never have mentioned it onlne. I did finally order one because I realize they won't last forever. Nope, not a blade of any sort. Comparing to 1940s economics, the item is priced like penny candy. That is true of a lot of militaria and many swords are not an exception.
So yes, always willing to share tips and even some specifics. If you are a goodfella and can be trusted not to claim jump (very hard for anyone at times) I do get around and see a lot of "stuff".
Whatcha looking for?
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hotspur; I have to get back to the F1 race
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Post by Deleted on Apr 6, 2008 12:34:21 GMT
I thinking more along the lines of "Hey, I am looking at this listing. What do you think? Have you heard of this dealer?" Etc. I agree that it is fun to hunt for new dealer sites. The first useful antiques links I found years ago are at a well-known retailer of sub $300 production swords. |
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Post by randomnobody on Apr 6, 2008 15:41:10 GMT
Jonathan's thoughts echo my own. I was just hoping that, should I find something I feel may be good, I could ask the two off you for more experienced opinions. In the event that the sword I happen to be looking at, is a sword one of you were also looking at, then by all means you have first go at it. I'd never dream of trying to pick it out from under either of you. Alternatively, should either of you stumble upon something not quite suited to your own personal tastes, but perhaps toward my own (anything on a budget, especially in the previously listed categories) then I'd be glad for the heads-up. Slavia631 and I have been exchanging nihon-to links a lot recently; if I were to find a piece that looks good to me going for a decent rate, I'd see what I could find on my own while asking Slavia about his thoughts, and occasionally he points me to something he thinks looks good but might not personally be looking to acquire; so I was just hoping perhaps I could do the same with the two of you, while I learn what to look for based both on what I learn in my own searches, and the advice offered by the two of you. I have a tendency to learn things faster from other people than I do by researching on my own these days, so any advice at all anybody may have I'll be happy to hear. I'm off to work now, but many thanks for the assistance thus-far, and for any to come in the future. Once again, really nice swords, Jonathan. Keep sharing anything new you pick up. You, too, Hotspur. I quite enjoy your posts as well. |
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Post by alvin on Apr 14, 2008 23:45:00 GMT
Hey Jonathan. That basket hilt with colichemardi blade seems very unusual. It appears from the photographs that the blade is a robust smallsword type? Was this sword regulation or a sword custom made for the officer? If the later, was it permitted for duty carry? Thanks for posting the photos.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 15, 2008 0:41:03 GMT
Hey Jonathan. That basket hilt with colichemardi blade seems very unusual. It appears from the photographs that the blade is a robust smallsword type? Was this sword regulation or a sword custom made for the officer? If the later, was it permitted for duty carry? Thanks for posting the photos. At this point in time there were no government regulations for swords, so officers could do pretty much what they wanted. It is unusual to see a colichemarde blade--a blade typically associated with the civilian small-sword--on a military basket hilt. Small-sword blades did appear on military swords from time to time, but I have never seen another on a basket hilt. |
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Post by boduognat on Apr 15, 2008 14:20:20 GMT
The first things that comes to my mind when I see such swords is, what must the bearer or owner haven been through. Which action's or war theater must they have seen  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 15, 2008 15:01:31 GMT
These are things I wonder, too, and that is one of the many attractions of collecting antiques. They may have all seen service, but I believe that the basket hilt certainly did. The blade shows signs of repeated sharpening and there is some very minor damage to the basket that looks like the result of meeting another blade.
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However I have a few things in the antiques classifieds at SFI... ;D
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