Smallsword for comments

Paul Macdonald · 5th December 2008, 09:00 PM

The blade on the boat shell smallsword appears to be that of a C19th duelling sabre.

M ELEY · 6th December 2008, 06:23 AM

Hmmm...perhaps I spoke too soon about the blade on this piece. The pics originally gave me the impression that it was like the one on mine, a three-sided blade like those found on many short swords of the period. Having cleaned off my glasses (

), it might in fact be more of the type previously mentioned, such as a schlager. I do apologize for not looking closer.

TVV · 8th December 2008, 08:06 PM

Thank you Paul and Mark,

For confirming my initial impression that the blade was later to the hilt.

Teodor

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5th December 2008, 09:00 PM	#1
Paul Macdonald Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 48	The blade on the boat shell smallsword appears to be that of a C19th duelling sabre.

6th December 2008, 06:23 AM	#2
M ELEY Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NC, U.S.A. Posts: 2,219	Hmmm...perhaps I spoke too soon about the blade on this piece. The pics originally gave me the impression that it was like the one on mine, a three-sided blade like those found on many short swords of the period. Having cleaned off my glasses ( ), it might in fact be more of the type previously mentioned, such as a schlager. I do apologize for not looking closer.

8th December 2008, 08:06 PM	#3
TVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,751	Thank you Paul and Mark, For confirming my initial impression that the blade was later to the hilt. Teodor