LET'S TALK ABOUT SWORDS ... LOOK HERE

Marc · 22nd September 2008, 11:07 AM

A quick chime in, damn busy those days...

Hi, Fernando. Funny, I discussed this piece with SOMEBODY in February 2008. I would have bet money it was you, but my mind is starting to play tricks on me...
Anyway, it's indeed Spanish colonial, I've never have seen them attributed specifically to Mexico, nor seen any with a mark that could make me think they could be, but, of course, I'm limited to my own experience

Those are XVIII c. and for use by cavalry and/or dragoons. The guard is a variation of the Spanish 1728 pattern for cavalry. No idea about the marks, though, I'm afraid.
A beautiful exemplar, though, if I may say so

Best,

Marc

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22nd September 2008, 11:07 AM	#3
Marc Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Madrid / Barcelona Posts: 256	A quick chime in, damn busy those days... Hi, Fernando. Funny, I discussed this piece with SOMEBODY in February 2008. I would have bet money it was you, but my mind is starting to play tricks on me... Anyway, it's indeed Spanish colonial, I've never have seen them attributed specifically to Mexico, nor seen any with a mark that could make me think they could be, but, of course, I'm limited to my own experience Those are XVIII c. and for use by cavalry and/or dragoons. The guard is a variation of the Spanish 1728 pattern for cavalry. No idea about the marks, though, I'm afraid. A beautiful exemplar, though, if I may say so Best, Marc