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Originally Posted by ulfberth
here are two other examples of the period, interesting is the on the first you can see two different results , both of etching on one sword.
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Hi Ulfberth, re the Sword of the bodyguard of Duke Julius of Brunswick.
These are different techniques, the quillon is chiseled and the blade is etched.
For the rest i agree with you, like the examples in Wegeli, two hand swords were etched in this matter.
The sword under discussion also looks authentic, in terms of make and patina, the grips also looks good.
Nevertheless,the only thing that makes me doubt is the unusual pommel style and unusual crossguard style.
but...... like Ewart Oakeshott claimed: that you have never seen it means absolutely nothing at all, unless have seen them all those 100,000+ of swords made.
@CsinTX is it possible to see under the leather sleeve if and how the pareer lugs are attached to the blade ?
best,
Jasper