FS: ETHIOPIAN GURADE IN FINE ETCH AND RHINO HORN GRIP CA.1895

[roanoa]

Let me say that I absolutely LOVE this sword. The hilt in mine is in a little better shape, but the blade is identical. I find that it has a superb balance and that the blade is a bit heavier than the similar Wilkinson gurade's. The reason that I think it may be French is that the decorations are SOOOO 3rd Empire Neo-Classical. A variety of antique (Greek/Roman) and Medioeval weapons are shown arranged in panoplies: swords, helmets, armour, shields and spears, banners and drums!!!! It is all so French.... But I may be wrong.... France was, of course, a great supporter of Menelik II and supplied him with large quantities of weapons, including swords. I have two more swords with a very faint Paris address, too faint to photograph. However, the decoration in one of the two illustrates clearly the French "taste". Though not as well executed, it nevertheless bears some similarities. I am, by the way, surprised by the lack of response to this post. Surely there MUST be some members who can give an input?

[Gavin Nugent]

Originally Posted by roanoa

I am, by the way, surprised by the lack of response to this post. Surely there MUST be some members who can give an input?

I think you will find that if you want discussion you should post in the discussion forum. This is advertised in the swap forum hence the lack of discussion.

Gav

[Gavin Nugent]

Originally Posted by roanoa

I am, by the way, surprised by the lack of response to this post. Surely there MUST be some members who can give an input?

I think you will find that if you want discussion you should post in the discussion forum. This is advertised in the swap forum hence the lack of discussion.

Gav

[David]

Originally Posted by freebooter

I think you will find that if you want discussion you should post in the discussion forum. This is advertised in the swap forum hence the lack of discussion.

Gav

Gavin is, of course, correct. Members are not supposed to engage in discussion of items in the swap section. Perhap Roanoa got excited by this item and just forgot which forum he was in.