A MAMELUKE SABRE FOR COMENTS

[Richard]

All,

I have it on very good authority that quite often Solingen makers signed (i.e. forged) "Coulaux freres" on their blades to make them more acceptable to the French market.

Richard

[celtan]

Howdy guys,

Nandinho, I agree that Klingenthal had at its origins a core of Solingen armourers. And nopey, Jean did assist me with other blades, quite effectively, if I may add.

I don't know that much about french blades to effectively distinguish between their styles from Solingen.

Richard, the second sword had Klingenthal inscribed on the ricasso, and it also sports a spine flowery decoration.

May I surmise from you comment, that only Solingen blades carried spine motifs? What about the second Klingenthal blade? Did Solingen also use the Klingenthal cartouche?

I'm aware they routinely used spanish armouries marks to better market their wares.

I, for one, would like to hear more on the subject of blade spine symbols.

Best

M

[fernando]

Let me post here the new look of this thread's sabre hilt, with a new pair of ivory plates. The restorer sure knew how to select an aged looking part of the material.
Pity the steel parts were much too cleaned ... at least beyond my desire.
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