left hand sword

Jim McDougall · 17th October 2008, 08:14 PM

I cant really make that out , its a bit dark, and partially obscured by several pitted spots. My guess would be it seems like a flourish of some kind rather than a distinct symbolic image, but that only adds to the anomaly of the somewhat eclectic markings overall.
I look forward to hearing more on what the dealer has to say. In reviewing the makers cartouche I think that while the example I noted has similarity, it is not the same, so best to consider for period reference.

Please keep us posted OK?

All the best,
Jim

17th October 2008, 08:14 PM	#20
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,296	I cant really make that out , its a bit dark, and partially obscured by several pitted spots. My guess would be it seems like a flourish of some kind rather than a distinct symbolic image, but that only adds to the anomaly of the somewhat eclectic markings overall. I look forward to hearing more on what the dealer has to say. In reviewing the makers cartouche I think that while the example I noted has similarity, it is not the same, so best to consider for period reference. Please keep us posted OK? All the best, Jim