Chinese sword old or ??

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

27th April 2011, 05:35 PM	#8
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