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cornelistromp · 21st January 2013, 09:53 AM

the dimension unfortunately I have not measured, but best I can reproduce on experience;
griplength 20-22cm and 105-110cm allover.
the canalures of the ricassoblok are also cut in the grip, fm there are petaled flowers punched in the grip as decoration.
In the middle of the grip was still a piece of the original rope available.
The iron plate ring at the end of the grip was gone.
furthermore there is a molded pommel plate and the tang is peened.

this is the first time I have encountered a sword with this type of construction. First I thought that this was an early sword Oakeshott type XIV 1300-1320 where later in 1500, in his second/third life a new grip was added. However after inspection in hands, my opinion is that the sword has been designed this way, most probably around 1500. The blade is probably dated, next to the sun/cross are gothic digits engaved.
Iam working on it, it is not easy, Hope Michael will be back with us soon.

21st January 2013, 09:53 AM	#24
cornelistromp Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,057	the dimension unfortunately I have not measured, but best I can reproduce on experience; griplength 20-22cm and 105-110cm allover. the canalures of the ricassoblok are also cut in the grip, fm there are petaled flowers punched in the grip as decoration. In the middle of the grip was still a piece of the original rope available. The iron plate ring at the end of the grip was gone. furthermore there is a molded pommel plate and the tang is peened. this is the first time I have encountered a sword with this type of construction. First I thought that this was an early sword Oakeshott type XIV 1300-1320 where later in 1500, in his second/third life a new grip was added. However after inspection in hands, my opinion is that the sword has been designed this way, most probably around 1500. The blade is probably dated, next to the sun/cross are gothic digits engaved. Iam working on it, it is not easy, Hope Michael will be back with us soon. Attached Images Last edited by cornelistromp; 21st January 2013 at 03:36 PM.