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Trench Clubs
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jeeeensy
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Hi ,, have you recieved any photo's.
A; of the site excavation,,,
If you were opening up a trench system i'm sure you would be documenting it with photo's.
B: any photo's of the club.
Regards
Nick
dano1917
RIP
model of 1910 US entrenching tool
Pictured is the US model of 1910 entrenching tool. There was an instruction manual (can't think at the moment where I saw it) with illustrated instructions of thrusting the shovel end up under the enemys neck. Blood curtling to say the least. If I recall where I saw the manual, promise to post pics. If you've seen the movie "Flyboys" it is shown in actual practice...Best...Dano
By the way, I find if you buy a piece that you are in the least bit suspect to its originality, then every time you look at it it makes you wonder. Use your instincts. Some copies are obvious and some are not. Common sense it a valluable tool in what ever you do! D
Pictured is the US model of 1910 entrenching tool. There was an instruction manual (can't think at the moment where I saw it) with illustrated instructions of thrusting the shovel end up under the enemys neck. Blood curtling to say the least. If I recall where I saw the manual, promise to post pics. If you've seen the movie "Flyboys" it is shown in actual practice...Best...Dano
By the way, I find if you buy a piece that you are in the least bit suspect to its originality, then every time you look at it it makes you wonder. Use your instincts. Some copies are obvious and some are not. Common sense it a valluable tool in what ever you do! D
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Hi All,
This is the item:
http://www.specialistauctions.com/auctiondetails.php?id=1153129
Im sure the seller is genuine but these items seem very easy to fake and have seen some pictures of known fakes that would have had me fooled...
The seller has agreed to documenting where it was found.
My wife is expecting our first baby tommorrow so I don't think she would be over impressed if this appeared through the post!
I want one but not convinced!
J
This is the item:
http://www.specialistauctions.com/auctiondetails.php?id=1153129
Im sure the seller is genuine but these items seem very easy to fake and have seen some pictures of known fakes that would have had me fooled...
The seller has agreed to documenting where it was found.
My wife is expecting our first baby tommorrow so I don't think she would be over impressed if this appeared through the post!
I want one but not convinced!
J
Hi Justin,
congrats re the baby, hope all goes well, do let us all know.
As for the club, well, i recon its a repro as if the box disintegrated then so should the club. But not being an expert, perhaps you should still post the link on the GWF. As i said, there are a lot of real experts there. 100 euros is a lot for a bit of wood so piece of mind is worth it so do ask the forum. I have seen better looking items in the Imperial war museum.
Andy
congrats re the baby, hope all goes well, do let us all know.
As for the club, well, i recon its a repro as if the box disintegrated then so should the club. But not being an expert, perhaps you should still post the link on the GWF. As i said, there are a lot of real experts there. 100 euros is a lot for a bit of wood so piece of mind is worth it so do ask the forum. I have seen better looking items in the Imperial war museum.
Andy
dano1917
RIP
Pass
Bingo Spotter, we're talking a piece of wood here that was in a rotted away box that is supposed to be almost 100 years old. I just don't buy it. I've even seen some "aged" clubs considered highly suspect. Some real WWI damage can be done with that kind of donero elsewhere. I am not saying that I am 100% sure this club is not old, only 99%. Sit back and look what comes up and wait. The good one will eventually pop up and bite you in posterior section. I mean no offense to anyone but have a strong opinion here and as many of you already know have a hard time keeping my big mouth shut. I've been collecting WW1 for over 30 years. I just feel really strongly about this one. My therapist said I used to have trouble letting things out. Me thinks me cured. Best to all...Dano
Bingo Spotter, we're talking a piece of wood here that was in a rotted away box that is supposed to be almost 100 years old. I just don't buy it. I've even seen some "aged" clubs considered highly suspect. Some real WWI damage can be done with that kind of donero elsewhere. I am not saying that I am 100% sure this club is not old, only 99%. Sit back and look what comes up and wait. The good one will eventually pop up and bite you in posterior section. I mean no offense to anyone but have a strong opinion here and as many of you already know have a hard time keeping my big mouth shut. I've been collecting WW1 for over 30 years. I just feel really strongly about this one. My therapist said I used to have trouble letting things out. Me thinks me cured. Best to all...Dano
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Also it sounds to short to be of any use trying whack someone with it, its just over 400mm long, I know trenches were tight enviroments but I would want something a bit bigger than that!!
dano1917
RIP
patience is golden
Justin, Exercise some patience and something good will turn up. Occasionally a good British WWI trench club (style with boot hobnails about the business end) will surface. Even these need to be scrutinized, always err on the side of caution. The WW1 trench clubs are among the most reproduced/faked collectibles of the Great War. Good luck in your quest and impending family. All the best to you and yours...Dano
Justin, Exercise some patience and something good will turn up. Occasionally a good British WWI trench club (style with boot hobnails about the business end) will surface. Even these need to be scrutinized, always err on the side of caution. The WW1 trench clubs are among the most reproduced/faked collectibles of the Great War. Good luck in your quest and impending family. All the best to you and yours...Dano
Hi Justin,
actually, i recon that you have a problem here if you want an original trench club as finding a 'kosher' one is going to be hard. However, i will have a word with a mate of mine who is over there a lot and is very clued up and speaks the laonguage and see what he can come up with. He has found some wonderful examples in the past but it has taken a lot of searching to come up with an original example, ile let you know.
Andy
actually, i recon that you have a problem here if you want an original trench club as finding a 'kosher' one is going to be hard. However, i will have a word with a mate of mine who is over there a lot and is very clued up and speaks the laonguage and see what he can come up with. He has found some wonderful examples in the past but it has taken a lot of searching to come up with an original example, ile let you know.
Andy