A swept hilt sword for Christmas

fernando · 24th November 2009, 02:29 PM

This one has just been reserved, to be with me before Christmas
I hesitate between calling it a sword or a rapier; the 30 mm blade (1,18") is a bit wide for a rapier ... before a better opinnion.
Seller dates it XVI century; i wouldn't reject beg. XVII century ... again until a better opinnion.
One quillon only; no other one missing.
A beautiful counter balance pommel.
Double edged blade length 93 cms (36,5").
Grip wiring restored in the XIX century.
Origin would be central Europe.
The fainted mark on the blade seems to be of these generical symbolic symbols ?!
Gentlemen, please tell me what you think.
Fernando

Ah, a rather important detail; seems to me this is a left hander ... which would make it a bit more rare. Besides, i am a (circumstancial) left hander myself

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Can anyone confirm this?

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24th November 2009, 02:29 PM	#1
fernando Lead Moderator European Armoury Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,642	A swept hilt sword for Christmas This one has just been reserved, to be with me before Christmas I hesitate between calling it a sword or a rapier; the 30 mm blade (1,18") is a bit wide for a rapier ... before a better opinnion. Seller dates it XVI century; i wouldn't reject beg. XVII century ... again until a better opinnion. One quillon only; no other one missing. A beautiful counter balance pommel. Double edged blade length 93 cms (36,5"). Grip wiring restored in the XIX century. Origin would be central Europe. The fainted mark on the blade seems to be of these generical symbolic symbols ?! Gentlemen, please tell me what you think. Fernando Ah, a rather important detail; seems to me this is a left hander ... which would make it a bit more rare. Besides, i am a (circumstancial) left hander myself . Can anyone confirm this? . . Attached Images