Chinese sword old or ??

kino · 16th April 2011, 02:59 AM

Did a quick etch on one of the blades.
Have look............

josh stout · 27th April 2011, 05:35 PM

That is a very nice blade. If I had to guess, I would say that the whole thing was put together post Qing, but that the blade is a good older example. The set I have is similar, but not in as nice condition. The snake skin appearing scabbard reminds me of late 20th c. things sold commonly, so it might be a later refurbishment, or the later example may have been copying ones like yours.

Either way, the blade is a nice genuine example and the fittings are appropriate and matching. My guess is it was all put together around 1930 for the tourist trade, but using a good quality surplus Qing blade.

Nice find

Josh

Neil · 28th April 2011, 02:30 AM

Did you etch both blades?

16th April 2011, 02:59 AM	#1
kino Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,033	Did a quick etch on one of the blades. Have look............ Attached Images

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27th April 2011, 05:35 PM	#2
josh stout Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 407	That is a very nice blade. If I had to guess, I would say that the whole thing was put together post Qing, but that the blade is a good older example. The set I have is similar, but not in as nice condition. The snake skin appearing scabbard reminds me of late 20th c. things sold commonly, so it might be a later refurbishment, or the later example may have been copying ones like yours. Either way, the blade is a nice genuine example and the fittings are appropriate and matching. My guess is it was all put together around 1930 for the tourist trade, but using a good quality surplus Qing blade. Nice find Josh

28th April 2011, 02:30 AM	#3
Neil Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 117	Did you etch both blades?