Brilliant? Not even in the darkest of nights!
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(of course, I meant Nando's...)
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Thank you kindly Trond, we are here to learn from each other.
Take care
Manuel Luis
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Originally Posted by Matchlock
Hi Trond,
Based on the grounds of Celtan's and 'Nando's brilliant inputs, I just wish to provide my opinion on dating these two items.
The plug bayonet can be safely dated to ca. 1700-1720 as it is already brass mounted instead of iron, and the quillon finials are no longer shaped as turnscrew and hammer for the barrel pins. The blade is recycled from a 16th c. sword and cut down respectively to dagger size.
The left hand dagger is of ca. 1580-90's date.
Both are preserved in optimum condition.
Best,
Michael
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