[JBarnett]

I am new here but I thought I would share some of my my collection for your enjoyment - This is a Rococo or Baroque style small-sword manufactured between 1700-1740. The quality of the decorative work is quite good, featuring classical figures, hunting motifs and florals. Every aspect of the hilt is decorated. An unusual and rare feature is the small eagle head finial on the pommel. The blade is rapier-like, stiff, rhomboid in cross-section, with a deep central fuller on either side. This is one of my favorite pieces that I believe to have Prussian origins based on the motif and style. Pretty cool sword...