Takouba purchase at antique shop

mercierarmory · 28th October 2012, 02:15 AM

I just picked this takouba today at a local antique shop. They have had it for awhile so the price was dropped and I couldn't resist.

I have never owned one and because of that I know nothing about them and how to date them. The blade is 31 1/4" long with a total of 37". the tip as you can see tapers sharply at the end for a distinct look. There are two crescent moons on each side in front of the shorter fullers.

The scabbard has some basic, but nice tooling with the only downside being that the drag has nearly seperated from the piece. It is hanging on by about 1/2" of leather. Of course with the sword inserted, it holds together nicely.

I have a couple questions for you all. Because of the unique blade shape, is it possible to narrow where this might be from? What about a date? Mid to late 19th century? 20th century?

Thanks a lot,
Mike

28th October 2012, 02:15 AM	#1
mercierarmory Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 18	Takouba purchase at antique shop I just picked this takouba today at a local antique shop. They have had it for awhile so the price was dropped and I couldn't resist. I have never owned one and because of that I know nothing about them and how to date them. The blade is 31 1/4" long with a total of 37". the tip as you can see tapers sharply at the end for a distinct look. There are two crescent moons on each side in front of the shorter fullers. The scabbard has some basic, but nice tooling with the only downside being that the drag has nearly seperated from the piece. It is hanging on by about 1/2" of leather. Of course with the sword inserted, it holds together nicely. I have a couple questions for you all. Because of the unique blade shape, is it possible to narrow where this might be from? What about a date? Mid to late 19th century? 20th century? Thanks a lot, Mike Attached Images