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Tim Simmons · 11th July 2005, 05:29 PM

I am not really clued up on this sort of thing, but your small or day sword would appear to be most probably early 19th cent. It has the late form of knuckle bow and the cast romantic classical scenes are typical features of this time. As for origin, it is safest to just say NW Europe. In spite of the name there is nothing small about the blade, yours looks particulary strong and though obviously not made for the charge of the light brigade, is more than just decoration or male jewellery for a civilian. Tim

11th July 2005, 05:29 PM	#6
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,739	I am not really clued up on this sort of thing, but your small or day sword would appear to be most probably early 19th cent. It has the late form of knuckle bow and the cast romantic classical scenes are typical features of this time. As for origin, it is safest to just say NW Europe. In spite of the name there is nothing small about the blade, yours looks particulary strong and though obviously not made for the charge of the light brigade, is more than just decoration or male jewellery for a civilian. Tim Last edited by Tim Simmons; 11th July 2005 at 05:31 PM. Reason: spelling