Help with ID of this curved sword please

thinreadline · 16th December 2011, 01:58 PM

This is a sword I have had for many years in my collection without being able to discover anything about it. I would appreciate any comments from members. I bought it simply because I liked the look of it but have never been able to ID it.
It measures 104 cm from pommel to point across the curve .
Thanks.

cornelistromp · 16th December 2011, 05:19 PM

it seems to me an older blade, probably 17th century, mounted in a later hilt probably done in the 19th century. (the style of the hilt is of the last quarter of the 16thC)

best,

Atlantia · 16th December 2011, 05:43 PM

I agree with Cornelistomp that it's an older balde in later hilt. I'd say 18thC blade in 19thC hilt.
Very attractive though! I WANT IT!

thinreadline · 16th December 2011, 05:59 PM

Thank you both , this makes sense as I bought it along with some Victorian 'Gothic Revival ' daggers . In this case though the blade of the sword looked very old compared with the hilt .

Armadillo · 14th August 2025, 08:23 PM

Hello,
I realize I am digging up a very old thread.

The worksmanship of the hilt does not appear to me to be 19th century. I am quite certain that I recognize the hand behind this sword hilt. I have seen multiple examples of work from a very talented smith in NW England whom I believe is the artist here. I own one example of his work. There are telling details and patination that are repeated over much of his work.
I don't know when this smith retired, nor do I know how to contact him, but as a very genuine fan, I would love to reach him. If he is part of this online community, maybe he would step forward and tell me whether I am right or wrong about this piece.

It is a very beautiful hilt and you should be a proud owner. I've attached a photo of other pieces from this artist.
Best,
Adair

16th December 2011, 01:58 PM	#1
thinreadline Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Wirral Posts: 1,204	Help with ID of this curved sword please This is a sword I have had for many years in my collection without being able to discover anything about it. I would appreciate any comments from members. I bought it simply because I liked the look of it but have never been able to ID it. It measures 104 cm from pommel to point across the curve . Thanks. Attached Images

14th August 2025, 08:23 PM	#5
Armadillo Member Join Date: Aug 2025 Posts: 1	Hilt maker Hello, I realize I am digging up a very old thread. The worksmanship of the hilt does not appear to me to be 19th century. I am quite certain that I recognize the hand behind this sword hilt. I have seen multiple examples of work from a very talented smith in NW England whom I believe is the artist here. I own one example of his work. There are telling details and patination that are repeated over much of his work. I don't know when this smith retired, nor do I know how to contact him, but as a very genuine fan, I would love to reach him. If he is part of this online community, maybe he would step forward and tell me whether I am right or wrong about this piece. It is a very beautiful hilt and you should be a proud owner. I've attached a photo of other pieces from this artist. Best, Adair Attached Images

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16th December 2011, 05:19 PM	#2
cornelistromp Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,060	it seems to me an older blade, probably 17th century, mounted in a later hilt probably done in the 19th century. (the style of the hilt is of the last quarter of the 16thC) best,

16th December 2011, 05:43 PM	#3
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	I agree with Cornelistomp that it's an older balde in later hilt. I'd say 18thC blade in 19thC hilt. Very attractive though! I WANT IT!

16th December 2011, 05:59 PM	#4
thinreadline Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Wirral Posts: 1,204	Thank you both , this makes sense as I bought it along with some Victorian 'Gothic Revival ' daggers . In this case though the blade of the sword looked very old compared with the hilt .