Spanish bilbo broadsword 18th c.

M ELEY · 28th December 2019, 01:52 AM

The arrow stamp has not been researched and may hopefully bring up some interesting information about the blade maker. Consider how much the sword merchants and catalogs are asking for this type sword (Tortuga Trading, Fagan & Co) and you'll see this is fairly priced.

I'm willing to take offers...

M ELEY · 29th December 2019, 12:56 AM

Check out Cathey's thread for 'Spanish bilbo 1700' for info on these...

Now $1650 + shipping-

M ELEY · 30th December 2019, 10:22 PM

I would hate to sell this on eBay!!!

$1600 and I'll pay shipping. Also open to offers???

M ELEY · 5th January 2020, 02:54 AM

I've been told by a friend much more knowledgeable than I that these were more prevalent in the Caribbean and coastal areas of the Spanish Main than they ever were in the American SW. A true piece of pirate/nautical history here, folks. Believe me when i say I hate to part with her, but bills are bills. Note that the bilbo types are much rarer than the later models with the sail-type shell guards. This has the bilobate guards of differing size.

$1550

M ELEY · 7th January 2020, 05:24 PM

Last offer I'm afraid then perhaps off to eBay (

)-

$1500

(what I paid for it nearly twenty years ago) and I'll also throw in shipping if in the U.S.

M ELEY · 12th January 2020, 02:57 AM

I've just learned my Forum mailbox was full and have cleared it if anyone has any questions. Also would still consider an offer if interested...

M ELEY · 22nd January 2020, 08:00 PM

More interesting info just learned from this very Forum and other sources-

The arrow marking at the ricasso is the mark of the Barcelona dagger smith's guild used since the 17th c. and seen on many other cup-hilts of the period. So this blade isn't a German import after all.

Now accepting any offers for consideration. Finances are begging I do so-

28th December 2019, 01:52 AM	#1
M ELEY Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NC, U.S.A. Posts: 2,141	The arrow stamp has not been researched and may hopefully bring up some interesting information about the blade maker. Consider how much the sword merchants and catalogs are asking for this type sword (Tortuga Trading, Fagan & Co) and you'll see this is fairly priced. I'm willing to take offers...

29th December 2019, 12:56 AM	#2
M ELEY Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NC, U.S.A. Posts: 2,141	Check out Cathey's thread for 'Spanish bilbo 1700' for info on these... Now $1650 + shipping-

30th December 2019, 10:22 PM	#3
M ELEY Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NC, U.S.A. Posts: 2,141	I would hate to sell this on eBay!!! $1600 and I'll pay shipping. Also open to offers???

5th January 2020, 02:54 AM	#4
M ELEY Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NC, U.S.A. Posts: 2,141	I've been told by a friend much more knowledgeable than I that these were more prevalent in the Caribbean and coastal areas of the Spanish Main than they ever were in the American SW. A true piece of pirate/nautical history here, folks. Believe me when i say I hate to part with her, but bills are bills. Note that the bilbo types are much rarer than the later models with the sail-type shell guards. This has the bilobate guards of differing size. $1550

7th January 2020, 05:24 PM	#5
M ELEY Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NC, U.S.A. Posts: 2,141	Last offer I'm afraid then perhaps off to eBay ( )- $1500 (what I paid for it nearly twenty years ago) and I'll also throw in shipping if in the U.S.

12th January 2020, 02:57 AM	#6
M ELEY Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NC, U.S.A. Posts: 2,141	I've just learned my Forum mailbox was full and have cleared it if anyone has any questions. Also would still consider an offer if interested...

22nd January 2020, 08:00 PM	#7
M ELEY Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NC, U.S.A. Posts: 2,141	More interesting info just learned from this very Forum and other sources- The arrow marking at the ricasso is the mark of the Barcelona dagger smith's guild used since the 17th c. and seen on many other cup-hilts of the period. So this blade isn't a German import after all. Now accepting any offers for consideration. Finances are begging I do so-