Fuzzysnuggleduck
6th November 2023, 11:13 PM
Hi,
I picked this one up a few month ago in auction. Was described as a rapier, but is evidently a court sword of the 1700-1750 period in dating.
231523
The blade is stamped on both sides as 'X TOLEDO X' which I gather such stamping in isolation can appear on German-made swords, sort of like an off-brand Sneaker with a pseudo-Nike label.
231524
Blade feels nice in the hand. A quillion was said to have been broken off by the seller, which is possible, but all I can say is it is short.
Open sort of guard is a mix of the cockle-shell style court sword with a hint of the swept hilt style of bars rather than solid.
231527
The wire appears to be held by a black resin, so may have been repaired or replaced.
231525
Ornamentation is fairly rough, but seems comparable in principle to rough engraving on the stock of an 18th century jaeger flintlock I have; ornamentation which in no way compares to the finest specimens but was added in any case.
231526
Interested if members have seen comparable examples, and if the style, condition or potential origin can be commented upon with more specifics or certainty.
231529
I picked this one up a few month ago in auction. Was described as a rapier, but is evidently a court sword of the 1700-1750 period in dating.
231523
The blade is stamped on both sides as 'X TOLEDO X' which I gather such stamping in isolation can appear on German-made swords, sort of like an off-brand Sneaker with a pseudo-Nike label.
231524
Blade feels nice in the hand. A quillion was said to have been broken off by the seller, which is possible, but all I can say is it is short.
Open sort of guard is a mix of the cockle-shell style court sword with a hint of the swept hilt style of bars rather than solid.
231527
The wire appears to be held by a black resin, so may have been repaired or replaced.
231525
Ornamentation is fairly rough, but seems comparable in principle to rough engraving on the stock of an 18th century jaeger flintlock I have; ornamentation which in no way compares to the finest specimens but was added in any case.
231526
Interested if members have seen comparable examples, and if the style, condition or potential origin can be commented upon with more specifics or certainty.
231529