Deccani Firangi?

ariel · 14th May 2016, 08:38 PM

I seem to be stuck on the Deccan: recently I posted a question about Deccani handles, and now that...

Firangi with shortened European rapier blade. Shortening was done from the base of the handle, the tip is intact. Blade length is 27.5".
Very pretty handle with ribbed D-guard and crooked baluster ( 17th century, as per Elgood???)

The handle was modified by a pair of rivets wit brass rings, but the blade is still somewhat wobbly: the mastique is very old and crumbly.

Any comments, suggestions, thoughts?

14th May 2016, 08:38 PM	#1
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	Deccani Firangi? I seem to be stuck on the Deccan: recently I posted a question about Deccani handles, and now that... Firangi with shortened European rapier blade. Shortening was done from the base of the handle, the tip is intact. Blade length is 27.5". Very pretty handle with ribbed D-guard and crooked baluster ( 17th century, as per Elgood???) The handle was modified by a pair of rivets wit brass rings, but the blade is still somewhat wobbly: the mastique is very old and crumbly. Any comments, suggestions, thoughts? Attached Images