View Single Post
Old 23rd June 2015, 12:11 PM   #41
fernando
Lead Moderator European Armoury
 
fernando's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Portugal
Posts: 9,642
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by ulfberth
Hi Fernando,
The belt was a gift and is obviously not an Original, it just ads to the scenario, like a temporary frame ,
Pardon me, i was under the impression, in the context that, the sword & belt were implements used in the quoted movie.

Quote:
Originally Posted by ulfberth
a bit like the box for the pocket pistols.
Ah, that was just a box i had around; not meant to replicate the real thing. I wish i could find a real antique case.

Quote:
Originally Posted by ulfberth
I tried to duplicate the scene of the movie Alatriste, as you can see in the picture.
Movie just requested from a friend; i will have to see it.

Quote:
Originally Posted by ulfberth
The Espada ropera is 122 CM long and Original in all parts.
So i bit 'off mark' for the period . A splendid example indeed; when i grow up, i want one
fernando is offline   Reply With Quote