#23544
06/28/2009 11:48 AM
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A 500 year anniversary piece awarded in 1937, my all time favourite but an absolute nightmare to picture.
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#23545
06/28/2009 11:48 AM
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#23546
06/28/2009 11:49 AM
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#23547
06/28/2009 11:49 AM
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#23548
06/28/2009 11:50 AM
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#23549
06/28/2009 11:51 AM
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#23550
06/28/2009 11:54 AM
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For whats left of the blade at the tip and riccasso it has a large roses etched damascus blade. The fittings are of course all gilded, the leather is a very dark green.
Gary
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#23551
06/28/2009 12:34 PM
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Gary,
Absolutely stunning piece. It's always nice to see something that an advanced collector says is his personal favorite. The workmanship of this item is very obvious from your pictures & this piece seems to have it all, quality, a beautifully etched blade dedicated to a single event & an incredible amount of remaining gilting. And if it didn't have enough to make collectors swoon over, a rosebud damast blade. It's easy to see how tough it must be to get all of these details although I think you did a very good job of capturing it.
I remember seeing this piece previously, maybe 9 or 10 years ago. How long have you had it?
GDC Gold Badge #290 GDC Silver Badge #310
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#23552
06/28/2009 02:07 PM
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Just awesome, Gary I would love to spend some time in that room someday!!
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#23553
06/28/2009 02:40 PM
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Gary: I am speechless. I can certainly see why this would be your favourite piece.  John
Always looking for Eickhorns and etched bayonets.
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#23554
07/01/2009 08:39 PM
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Thanks guys, it means a lot that other like minded and experienced collectors can appreciate this piece, it's better in person. Billy, I've had it now close on ten years, I did post it just after I bought it but my photography skills were not up to much then. Paul, your more than welcome to come over for a visit the next time your in town, you'll always be welcome.
Gary
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#23555
07/01/2009 08:57 PM
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Collector of Edged Weapon art.
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#23556
07/01/2009 09:33 PM
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WOW ALWAYS TOP DAGGERS FROM THAT ROOM ,KEEP THE GREAT DAGGERS COMING. DIPPY
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#23557
07/01/2009 09:42 PM
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Gary, WOW, I just love that piece. It shows all the details of the craft. Would you just love to find an old chest full of daggers like this? Thanks for showing and keep more coming. James
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#23558
07/02/2009 01:11 PM
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The pinnacle of anyones collecting career-beautiful- and a rare privilege to have seen it 'in the flesh'-Superb
FUR EHR' UND PFLICHT BIS HERZ UND KLINGE BRICHT
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#23559
07/06/2009 07:44 PM
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hi paul is that the dagger or gary ????? thanks kev
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#23560
07/07/2009 08:52 PM
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OOOh!! Let us hope it was the dagger  Nice one Gary, beautiful item.
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#23561
07/08/2009 10:25 AM
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KEV!!! you promised you would NEVER let slip OUR secret!!!!I know you have never got over my sharing with Gary in Stuttgart,,but you have to move on............................LOL
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FUR EHR' UND PFLICHT BIS HERZ UND KLINGE BRICHT
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#23562
07/11/2009 10:49 PM
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move on !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! more like run away as fast as i can. dippy
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I believe that Baz69 (Gary) should be awarded the "Great Artifact Badge" for this amazing artifact and so many other stunning artifacts he has graciously posted for the members of GDC.
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Yes,,, I don't even collect the stuff, but he shows some awesome pieces for sure!
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Absolutely agree! Congratulations Gary well deserved!
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Well deserved over a long period of time. Thanks, Gary.
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