#28236
06/10/2010 10:22 PM
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Hey guys. Have added a piece that I have been after for about 8 years now. It is the sword on the left in the fist picture. Also pictured on page 15 of Michigan Antique Arms Collectors issue 1987. Length is 30 inches, ray skin covering, plain blade in original polish and probably the finest detailed sword in my collection. Circa aprox 1850. Camera is acting up and will post some better pictures as soon as i trade it in on a new one.
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#28237
06/10/2010 10:23 PM
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Picture number 2 of some details
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#28238
06/10/2010 10:25 PM
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detailed but need to see it in person to appreciate the details of the work
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#28239
06/10/2010 10:27 PM
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Both sides of the drag fitting is breath taking in details.
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#28240
06/10/2010 10:28 PM
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The pommel cap looks like it could talk to you. Hope you enjoyed and will send some better pictures later. James
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#28241
06/11/2010 12:31 AM
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Hey James, Holy smokes!  More pictures please! 
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#28242
06/11/2010 12:33 AM
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Wow, now THAT'S what I call detail.
GDC Gold Badge #290
GDC Silver Badge #310
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#28243
06/11/2010 12:56 AM
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Hard to believe. they are both fantastic.
Sincerrely,
HUBERTUS
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#28244
06/11/2010 04:29 AM
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Beautiful pair of daggers. I like the way you have displayed them.
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#28245
06/11/2010 02:48 PM
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Definitely over the top!
Beautiful.
What's the blade etch/embellishment (if any) look like?
Congratulations.
Roger
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#28246
06/11/2010 05:12 PM
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Roger, No etch/embellishment on either blade of the two swords shown. Both have plain blades but of very high quality. For some reason most of my older pieces with fancy fittings have plain blades and many with plain fittings have highly embellished blades. You would think they would put the two together but for some reason the older pieces tend to be that way. When i get my new camera, will take some better detailed pictures for the back sides of the fittings are as detailed and nice as the front side. Thanks everyone for your comments for i am very proud of the family addition. James
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#28247
06/12/2010 12:13 PM
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James,
These two look like works of art, truly splendid! I'm already looking forward to seeing more photos, please add some shots like the second photo, the grips and clamshell areas?
Glad to see you've struck gold, good sir!
Beautiful!
Bill
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#28248
06/12/2010 02:26 PM
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Magnificent, Truly a wondrous work of art, I can't wait for some close up shots.
Gary
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#28249
06/12/2010 04:05 PM
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Works of art and many hours of labour. I wonder if the parts were made from a wax moulding? The detail makes me think of that method.
If so? it would mean a one off casting and if others need to be made they use the first as an impression.
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#28250
06/12/2010 09:26 PM
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Ok guys here goes a few pictures. About the best I could do with my camera and downsizing. I need to find out how some of you get such good closeup shots. Some of these may be a little better than the first ones and some not. Thanks for all the comments and if any of you are ever in the Dayton, Ohio area, let me know for the German beer is always cold and the Bourbon always warm. James First picture is front face again.
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#28251
06/12/2010 09:27 PM
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second one is side view of face and is on both sides.
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#28252
06/12/2010 09:28 PM
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06/12/2010 09:29 PM
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06/12/2010 09:30 PM
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06/12/2010 09:30 PM
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06/12/2010 09:31 PM
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#28257
06/12/2010 09:31 PM
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Back of drag. Has bird in center at bottom.
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#28258
06/12/2010 09:32 PM
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#28259
06/12/2010 09:33 PM
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quillion, shell and hanger
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#28260
06/12/2010 09:35 PM
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Last one is end of blade. Note double fuller grooves toward end of blade. Thanks again. James
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#28261
06/12/2010 11:15 PM
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I've never seen anything like this. All this ornamentation ... pure insanity. Congrats 
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#28262
06/13/2010 12:13 PM
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James, In a word - jawdropper !!! Bill
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#28263
06/13/2010 02:39 PM
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Makes one wonder why he is wasting his time collecting mere daggers and bayonets.
Congratulations.
John
Always looking for Eickhorns and etched bayonets.
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#28264
06/13/2010 04:33 PM
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James Why do you insist upon drinking that cold beer, I thought everybody knew that real beer is supposed to be warm , I don't suppose I'll ever understand you guys. By the way the dagger aint half bad is it. Thanks for showing such a wonderful hirschfänger. Gary
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That is one of the best I have ever seen!
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I wouldn't call this a sword or a dagger.A work of art YES.
You know you're over the hill when "Happy Hour" means Nap Time
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