Mr. Oakeshott's Sword

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Originally Posted by cornelistromp

the earliest certain representation of a side ring on the quillons in art are on an engraving of Daniel Hopfer, maybe a type of grosses messer, believed to be Konrad von der Rosen. 1515

fe see a sword in the painting of St Paul by Pier Francesco Sacchi 1523, it is clear to see that the side rings are still open.

Very interesting, both of these artworks are new to me... thanks for sharing!