Spanish sword

[Victrix]

Same, but different?

[fernando]

Originally Posted by Victrix

Same, but different?

Both atypical, in any case. The example you selected from Calvó's work is mentioned as having details of extreme sumptuosity, brass guardapolvo engraved with trophees and all. Blade with faded inscription, with signs of being German.
Military swords of this model would have more simple features, with Royal initials in the blade.
On the other hand, your example would also be civilian, with its guardapolvo. You will also notice that its quillons have a much broader S shape. Could it be that neither hilt nor blade are Spanish ? .
And by the way, none of these swords have rapier features; why should they have ?

[Victrix]

The style looks very Spanish to me, but the sword on the left might be slightly older (more bold curves)? The missing link to the Pappenheimer??

[Victrix]

Spotted a sword in a pic (see below) with a similar hilt to mine. Third sword from the left. Picture taken in Alcazar de Segovia de los Reyes de Castilla.

[fernando]

Is it my eyes or your hilt features (an attempt for) a 'rompe puntas' (sword point breaker) ?.´



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[Jim McDougall]

Brilliantly noted Fernando! a rompepuntas is completely atypical on a bilbo.
Perhaps something in the transitional netherworld?

[fernando]

Only while the 'real' rompe puntas has a plausible shape, formed around the traditional cup bowl, Victrix example bordering the accute angle shell guard doesnt seem so realistic; more assumably decorative ?
Don't beat me too hard but ... maybe not Spanish ? .



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