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3rd May 2012, 09:23 AM
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That's a highly interesting espada ancha. What are the grips made of?
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3rd May 2012, 04:21 PM
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Eric, working through the protocol right now will be in touch soon.
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3rd May 2012, 06:35 PM
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The outside surfaces are metal, two inner ones are wood, and the very middle, consisting of the tang, is (of course) metal.
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3rd May 2012, 10:32 PM
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4th May 2012, 01:53 AM
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Absolutely beautiful piece reflecting all the adventure and wildness of the Spanish colonial era! You should be proud! The grips on these are iron with either horn or wood sandwiched in the middle.
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4th May 2012, 04:15 AM
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Eric, all is set so please send me a PM .
I forgot to point out that this distinct 'hooked' pommel is characteristic of knives and espada anchas from the Potosi regions north of Mexico City, but I have one which turned up in New Mexico. That is easily explained of course with the trade routes which travelled periodically to Santa Fe. All the best, Jim |
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