Engravings on small sword - origin?

fernando · 14th February 2010, 06:09 PM

The silver+ivory mountings are those of what we call here "Quitó", an ostentation sword version adopted by fashionable Gentlemen towards the end of XVIII century.
I am not (yet) certain if such type of hilt is typicaly Portuguese, but i presume so.
However this is an atypical setup, as the traditional Quitó blade is rather short, around 65 cms (some 26"), whereas this blade is that used in efective small swords, with its 82 cms (over 32").
Probably the owner wished to follow ongoing fashion, but without giving away his defence possibilities.
My question goes for the blade origin. Judging by the decorations, will someone be able to tell its provenance?
Would it be German ... Solingen?
I take it that it is from the XVIII century ... correct?
Thanks in advance
Fernando

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14th February 2010, 06:09 PM	#1
fernando Lead Moderator European Armoury Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,641	Engravings on small sword - origin? The silver+ivory mountings are those of what we call here "Quitó", an ostentation sword version adopted by fashionable Gentlemen towards the end of XVIII century. I am not (yet) certain if such type of hilt is typicaly Portuguese, but i presume so. However this is an atypical setup, as the traditional Quitó blade is rather short, around 65 cms (some 26"), whereas this blade is that used in efective small swords, with its 82 cms (over 32"). Probably the owner wished to follow ongoing fashion, but without giving away his defence possibilities. My question goes for the blade origin. Judging by the decorations, will someone be able to tell its provenance? Would it be German ... Solingen? I take it that it is from the XVIII century ... correct? Thanks in advance Fernando . Attached Images Last edited by fernando; 14th February 2010 at 06:35 PM.