[CharlesS]

I picked up this wedong recently and wondered about its age...or lack thereof...

Whether old or more recent, I like it. The work is clearly of quality. The scabbard I would imagine is more recent, but beautifully and elegantly made with low-grade gold mounts to the horn belt attachment and an inset cartouche of gold-plated metal and low-grade gems. The blade is of a slightly unusual form for a wedong, being somewhat elongated and with less of a "belly". The hilt is beautiful wood with a gilded bolster that blends directly into the blade and it gilded forte. Along the spine, the gilded areas show a very nice pattern of floral motifs, quite worn on the exposed portion, less so on the portion protected by the scabbard. The blade shows some age around the tip, perhaps from acid washes.

So, gentleman, what have I got here...old? new? a little of both?

Dimensions:
Overall length, complete piece: 21.5in.
Blade length: 14in.
Blade's widest point: 1.5in.
Thickness at the top of the forte: .5in.