Rondel dagger for comments ...

CSinTX · 24th September 2019, 08:16 PM

Can you post closeup pictures of the blade and the guard from the front and back?

fernando · 24th September 2019, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by CSinTX

Can you post closeup pictures of the blade and the guard from the front and back?

Sure thing ... but i am now travelling. When i get home i will certainly do that.

Battara · 25th September 2019, 04:07 AM

Seemingly so pristine, I hope it isn't a Victorian copy...........

fernando · 25th September 2019, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Battara

Seemingly so pristine, I hope it isn't a Victorian copy...........

Those are my fears, José; however, pristine doesn't necessarily implies that it is a copy, though. ...

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fernando · 25th September 2019, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by CSinTX

Can you post closeup pictures of the blade and the guard from the front and back?

Here they are. Please tell what you think ... be it good or bad news

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CSinTX · 26th September 2019, 02:57 AM

I think it is likely 19th C or newer. The lines just look too perfect to me. The base of the pommel appears to be a perfect circle that would only be achieved with more modern equipment.

24th September 2019, 08:16 PM	#1
CSinTX Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 233	Can you post closeup pictures of the blade and the guard from the front and back?

25th September 2019, 04:07 AM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,280	Seemingly so pristine, I hope it isn't a Victorian copy...........

26th September 2019, 02:57 AM	#6
CSinTX Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 233	I think it is likely 19th C or newer. The lines just look too perfect to me. The base of the pommel appears to be a perfect circle that would only be achieved with more modern equipment.