When it comes to Victorian reproductions, I truly think that this is an oft maligned period in which some truly beautiful items were made (and also some horrific examples of just about everything) that manage to capture the flavor of old world skill and artistry as the age of industrialization went into full swing.
A sword such as yours might well have been used in a true "stage" setting, where it would have gotten a much more strenuous workout in repeated nightly performances as opposed to an early movie prop, which also are famous for butchering true antiques in their own right, but for use over much shorter lengths of time.
As I told you before, I suspect that it's from the early to mid 1800's, when Toledo, among other places was putting out some of its best and worst simultaneously.
Mike
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