Hi,
The link that Walkiry gave is to a page on that site that seems to have original works. Other pages on that site offer reproductions. Of course I'd want the authenticity verified by an independent expert before shelling out that kind of money, but a few of those pieces are appealing. I liked both the Antique German Cup Sword - 1660-70 and the Antique Italian Sword to the " Pappenheim " - 1656. The Antique Spanish Knot Sword - Middle S.XIX is also nice, however it lakes authenticity being a nineteenth century reproduction of what looks to be a seventeenth century sword.
Back when I was still playing the game, I discovered that there are many of these reproductions around. Apparently there has been a market for antique swords (and other weapons and armor) for quite some time. Forgeries were common, and many of them are still out there. Many are good enough to fool most traders and auction house "experts". Which is why, if one wants a real antique, the cost of an appraisal and authentication by a true expert (mostly found working at museums) needs to be added to the price.
Nice site, though.
--Pete
The link that Walkiry gave is to a page on that site that seems to have original works. Other pages on that site offer reproductions. Of course I'd want the authenticity verified by an independent expert before shelling out that kind of money, but a few of those pieces are appealing. I liked both the Antique German Cup Sword - 1660-70 and the Antique Italian Sword to the " Pappenheim " - 1656. The Antique Spanish Knot Sword - Middle S.XIX is also nice, however it lakes authenticity being a nineteenth century reproduction of what looks to be a seventeenth century sword.
Back when I was still playing the game, I discovered that there are many of these reproductions around. Apparently there has been a market for antique swords (and other weapons and armor) for quite some time. Forgeries were common, and many of them are still out there. Many are good enough to fool most traders and auction house "experts". Which is why, if one wants a real antique, the cost of an appraisal and authentication by a true expert (mostly found working at museums) needs to be added to the price.
Nice site, though.
--Pete
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