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Old 3rd November 2015, 06:40 PM   #5
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it seems a transition model around 1580, this type of blade was used on two hand swords between 1550 and 1575, the pommel and guard are of a later date 1580-1600.
the abrubtly stopping quillon finals are very unusual, you'd also expect (3 )curls here.
maybe the guard is a bit altered and shortened in the 16thC.

it's a beautiful unharmed original sword, congrats!

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