Rondel dagger for comments ...

fernando · 24th September 2019, 03:34 PM

Would you Gentlemen help me with the age and provenance of this dagger ?
... And, of course, your thoughts about its authenticity, as per pictures.
There is not tape where i am but, it should have some 45 cms. full length.
I would be much obliged.

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CSinTX · 24th September 2019, 08:16 PM

Can you post closeup pictures of the blade and the guard from the front and back?

fernando · 24th September 2019, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by CSinTX

Can you post closeup pictures of the blade and the guard from the front and back?

Sure thing ... but i am now travelling. When i get home i will certainly do that.

Battara · 25th September 2019, 04:07 AM

Seemingly so pristine, I hope it isn't a Victorian copy...........

fernando · 25th September 2019, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Battara

Seemingly so pristine, I hope it isn't a Victorian copy...........

Those are my fears, José; however, pristine doesn't necessarily implies that it is a copy, though. ...

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fernando · 25th September 2019, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by CSinTX

Can you post closeup pictures of the blade and the guard from the front and back?

Here they are. Please tell what you think ... be it good or bad news

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CSinTX · 26th September 2019, 02:57 AM

I think it is likely 19th C or newer. The lines just look too perfect to me. The base of the pommel appears to be a perfect circle that would only be achieved with more modern equipment.

fernando · 26th September 2019, 05:54 PM

Thank you guys for your conclusions. Matter solved.

24th September 2019, 03:34 PM	#1
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Rondel dagger for comments ... Would you Gentlemen help me with the age and provenance of this dagger ? ... And, of course, your thoughts about its authenticity, as per pictures. There is not tape where i am but, it should have some 45 cms. full length. I would be much obliged. . Attached Images

24th September 2019, 08:16 PM	#2
CSinTX Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 235	Can you post closeup pictures of the blade and the guard from the front and back?

25th September 2019, 04:07 AM	#4
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,342	Seemingly so pristine, I hope it isn't a Victorian copy...........

26th September 2019, 02:57 AM	#7
CSinTX Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 235	I think it is likely 19th C or newer. The lines just look too perfect to me. The base of the pommel appears to be a perfect circle that would only be achieved with more modern equipment.

26th September 2019, 05:54 PM	#8
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Thank you guys for your conclusions. Matter solved.