eisman
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I thought some of you might be interested in seeing some of the collection of arms from the Lobkowitz Palace in Prague. The palace is part of the Hradcany Palace complex, and stands just outside the main gate. These pictures were taken about two weeks ago.
The collection is interesting, and you'll have to bear with me as there are no English translations and my Czech is minimal.
First, a little background. The collections of armor that are part of both private and State seem to be mixed together. I had seen part of this collection earlier, back in 1997 when I literally tripped over the display being laid out inside the main castle complex, under a stairwell, with minimal effort being made to present the pieces well. At that time it was stated to me that the collection had not been viewed by the public since prior to WWII.
As currently displayed there has been a major improvement, as all the pieces are numbered, and (if you read the language) descriptions are provided. I did not see a catalog for the collection, I wish I had.
I'm going to put up some photos of the edged weapons, and if there's any interest I'll post some of the firearms too.
Here's a wall of swords, all different, complete with an early cast gun.
Here we have some larger pieces which I believe are German and Swiss.
Here's a beautiful Main Gauche, complete with the helm and instruction book. This piece reminded me quite a bit of one of Buster Warenski's pieces.
Executioners swords are fairly rare, and not as well known as Madame Guilletine or the axe, but these give pause to wonder just how many souls were moved on with their help.
The collection is interesting, and you'll have to bear with me as there are no English translations and my Czech is minimal.
First, a little background. The collections of armor that are part of both private and State seem to be mixed together. I had seen part of this collection earlier, back in 1997 when I literally tripped over the display being laid out inside the main castle complex, under a stairwell, with minimal effort being made to present the pieces well. At that time it was stated to me that the collection had not been viewed by the public since prior to WWII.
As currently displayed there has been a major improvement, as all the pieces are numbered, and (if you read the language) descriptions are provided. I did not see a catalog for the collection, I wish I had.
I'm going to put up some photos of the edged weapons, and if there's any interest I'll post some of the firearms too.
Here's a wall of swords, all different, complete with an early cast gun.
Here we have some larger pieces which I believe are German and Swiss.
Here's a beautiful Main Gauche, complete with the helm and instruction book. This piece reminded me quite a bit of one of Buster Warenski's pieces.
Executioners swords are fairly rare, and not as well known as Madame Guilletine or the axe, but these give pause to wonder just how many souls were moved on with their help.
