A swept hilt sword for Christmas

[Jim McDougall]

Originally Posted by fernando

Thanks a lot for your input, guys.
Much obliged for the treatise on these things, Jim.
Looking ar Norman's, instead of having managed to 'select' one of his pommel types, my eyes fell on sword of plate 19, (between pages 112-113), where a pommel similar to mine (?) is mounted. Such sword is dated second quarter XVI century.
You will pardon me, but i decided to (also) consult the 'competition' (MyArmoury). The opinnion is that the blade of my rapier corresponds to Oakeshott type XIX , and would be dated around 1590.
It was also confirmed that it is a left hander. I am surprised that the (knowledged) seller didn't point out this detail, like most would do. Something that wouldn't be worth of note to many, but indeed an added value in collecting termns, in my understanding.
Fernando

Good call on checking 'My Armoury', with some very useful resources, and the notes in Oakeshott and left hander info Fernando. This is indeed good support strengthening the earlier date, which well corresponds to the unusual configuration of these 'sickle marks'. Outstanding !!!!


All the best,
Jim