Ethnographic Arms & Armour - View Single Post

fernando · 31st May 2013, 07:13 PM

Very nice sword.
Spanish ... Italian ?
Strange that the quillon ends are so simple, comparing to the sophistication of the whole guard.
Late 17th century seems to be O.K.

Make sure there is no smith's mark in any of the ricasso sides.

.

31st May 2013, 07:13 PM	#3
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Very nice sword. Spanish ... Italian ? Strange that the quillon ends are so simple, comparing to the sophistication of the whole guard. Late 17th century seems to be O.K. Make sure there is no smith's mark in any of the ricasso sides. . Attached Images