Identification rapier/sword

cornelistromp · 31st May 2016, 12:35 PM

it seems a 19th century or 20th century reproduction to me.

reason for this opinion are; the welded construction of the thumb ring, the bands on the grip I/o Turkish heads and the absence of a short ricasso @ the beginning of the blade.. furthermore, it is quite "rough" ironwork and the patination looks artificial especially @ the thumring/ricassoblock of the guard.sometimes you see slots in the shell guard to hold/break the blade of the opponent, but round holes have no function here.

it is only my single opinion, hope it helps

best,

31st May 2016, 12:35 PM	#4
cornelistromp Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,060	it seems a 19th century or 20th century reproduction to me. reason for this opinion are; the welded construction of the thumb ring, the bands on the grip I/o Turkish heads and the absence of a short ricasso @ the beginning of the blade.. furthermore, it is quite "rough" ironwork and the patination looks artificial especially @ the thumring/ricassoblock of the guard.sometimes you see slots in the shell guard to hold/break the blade of the opponent, but round holes have no function here. it is only my single opinion, hope it helps best, Last edited by cornelistromp; 31st May 2016 at 03:00 PM.