Revised details
Hi Guys, just revised the details on this sword, still seeking assistance with blade markings.
Transitional Rapier with marked blade
I recently picked up this brass hilted transitional Rapier/Small Sword circa 1680-1720 I think.
Overall Length: 38 96.3 cm
Blade length: 31 78.6 cm
Blade widest point: 1 Ό 3.2 cm
Hilt widest point: 5 12.7 cm
Inside grip length: 4 Ό 10.5 cm
Marks, etc.: engraved XX L S X M I N I XX
The blade does have letters in the fuller and the typical anchor mark but I need assistance to identify them and hopefully the maker. From what I can make out under a magnifying glass it appears to be XX L S X MINI XX followed by the anchor mark. According to AYLWARD, J.D. THE SMALL SWORD IN ENGLAND its History, its Forms, its Makers, and is Masters pp 64, 74-75 brass hilted small swords often had earlier rapier blades cut down. Looking at the width of the broad sword blade I think this is such an example. Any assistance identifying the signature in the fuller would be gratefully received.
Cheers Cathey and Rex
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