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			Hi Jasper, 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	My congratulations on the acquisition of such a historically important sword! How would you actually date this impressive item - probably ca. 1540-50, as it is rather delicately wrought throughout, with quite thin quillons and a globular pommel? Best as ever, Michael  | 
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