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Post by MasterMirror on Mar 28, 2020 22:27:24 GMT
Hi I recently purchased an antique flamberge zweihander and am looking to find out more. imgur.com/gallery/lilk4R9 I found a very similar sword with the same makers mark but no further information.
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Post by Luka on Mar 28, 2020 22:31:01 GMT
I'm slightly worried I see no peen at the end of the tang, is it there?
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Post by MasterMirror on Mar 28, 2020 22:49:40 GMT
It is there
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Post by MasterMirror on Mar 28, 2020 22:52:14 GMT
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Post by Sir Thorfinn on Mar 29, 2020 1:56:35 GMT
These are from what era exactly? I have trouble seeing this as a 400 year-old sword.
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Post by demonskull on Mar 29, 2020 2:07:54 GMT
It even has the same number of ridges( ? ) as the Alamy pictured piece. If it wasn't for the differences in the grip ornamentation, I'd think it was the same piece. Either it's an original or a great reproduction. Either way a nice addition to any collection.
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Post by MasterMirror on Mar 29, 2020 2:34:33 GMT
imgur.com/gallery/kLLqnmc Here is a comparison of the smith’s marks. I think they are roughly the same blade with a different hilt and pommel.
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Post by Luka on Mar 29, 2020 12:55:27 GMT
There is no reason why this wouldn't be a circa 1600 two handed ceremonial sword. I am just now reading Neil Melville's book about two handed swords and there are plenty similar ones in there. You might want to contact him, he would be able to tell you more about it.
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Post by Sir Thorfinn on Mar 29, 2020 16:41:26 GMT
It is cool... I wonder if it's still sturdy enough to do slow swings?
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Post by MasterMirror on Mar 29, 2020 17:02:51 GMT
I think it is, however I am hesitant to damage the remaining leather. There is also signs of damage to the wood and a few small cracks nicks and pits in the blade.
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Post by MasterMirror on Mar 29, 2020 17:12:27 GMT
There is no reason why this wouldn't be a circa 1600 two handed ceremonial sword. I am just now reading Neil Melville's book about two handed swords and there are plenty similar ones in there. You might want to contact him, he would be able to tell you more about it. Hmm looks like a book I’ll have to pick up. Thank you! Any idea on how to contact the author.
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Post by Luka on Mar 29, 2020 18:07:35 GMT
There is no reason why this wouldn't be a circa 1600 two handed ceremonial sword. I am just now reading Neil Melville's book about two handed swords and there are plenty similar ones in there. You might want to contact him, he would be able to tell you more about it. Hmm looks like a book I’ll have to pick up. Thank you! Any idea on how to contact the author. PM me!
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Post by Tomt24 on Apr 1, 2020 16:30:16 GMT
My guess it is a product of 19th, 20th century historism.
The section with the pary hooks has a kind of "made with modern machines vibe" for me. Extremly sharp 90° corners, consistent blade thickness and a completly rectangular profile.
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