Bullfighting sword

fernando · 10th February 2008, 12:00 AM

A real old authentic torero estoque ... not a tourist replica.
Blade marked ... so is scabbard.
More pictures or other details available.
180 euros or some interesting swap.
Fernando
fernandoviana@etcabo.pt

Bill M · 10th February 2008, 09:13 AM

Does this have the triangular cross section downward curving blade?

fernando · 10th February 2008, 05:17 PM

Yes. Actually a lozenge ( diamond ) cross section, downcurving in the last section ( muerte ). With some dificulty, due to the lousy pictures, both blade ridge and muerte curve, can bee seen.
It is highly probable that this piece saw a good deal of action; The leather pommel is well worn from the user's palm, the spine stitching of the polished leather scabbard is broken some four inches at mid section, naturally from frequent ( curved ) sword unsheathing and, before i cleaned it, the chape had some earth stuck to it, i imagine from being leaning upright against the arena barrier, waiting for its timely use.

fernando · 18th February 2008, 06:25 PM

Sold.
Thanks

10th February 2008, 12:00 AM	#1
fernando Lead Moderator European Armoury Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,642	Bullfighting sword A real old authentic torero estoque ... not a tourist replica. Blade marked ... so is scabbard. More pictures or other details available. 180 euros or some interesting swap. Fernando fernandoviana@etcabo.pt Attached Images

10th February 2008, 09:13 AM	#2
Bill M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Georgia Posts: 1,599	Does this have the triangular cross section downward curving blade?

10th February 2008, 05:17 PM	#3
fernando Lead Moderator European Armoury Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,642	Yes. Actually a lozenge ( diamond ) cross section, downcurving in the last section ( muerte ). With some dificulty, due to the lousy pictures, both blade ridge and muerte curve, can bee seen. It is highly probable that this piece saw a good deal of action; The leather pommel is well worn from the user's palm, the spine stitching of the polished leather scabbard is broken some four inches at mid section, naturally from frequent ( curved ) sword unsheathing and, before i cleaned it, the chape had some earth stuck to it, i imagine from being leaning upright against the arena barrier, waiting for its timely use.

18th February 2008, 06:25 PM	#4
fernando Lead Moderator European Armoury Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,642	Sold. Thanks