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18th October 2022, 12:47 PM
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Congratulations for your acquisition, Andreas. Yes, a good 'classic', with rompe puntas and all. Basically a military item, with the knuckle guard screwed to the pommel. You are right, the blade tip must have been shortened a few centimeters. Concerning age, this appears to be as (end) 17th. century as all others of this kind (mine included), meaning the usual age attribution may be a bit 'overestimated' by sellers, something that sounds good to buyers. So we may be skeptical and stretch the age to beg. 18th century, unless factual evidence shows otherwise.
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18th October 2022, 02:21 PM
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Thank you so much for your reply, Fernando! I am happy that the piece seems to be alright.
Are there contemporary images of such swords? Best regards Andreas |
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18th October 2022, 03:14 PM
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The thread you linked in your first post shows a couple examples. I am sure you will find more of these swords and their discussions if you use again the SEARCH button. If i know what you mean by contemporary.
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18th October 2022, 04:43 PM
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Quote:
 I expressed myself misleadingly: I mean images from that time (17th/18th c) showing soldiers or so wearing such sword.
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18th October 2022, 05:04 PM
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You're a star! Thanks so much Fernando!
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18th October 2022, 07:38 PM
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Only a planet ... no sparkle
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