Hi Maurice, 
  
 Thanks for your detailed comments and the pictures of your 19th C example. The blade on your sword is certainly thicker at the hilt and the file work is more impressive. 
  
 Could you post a picture of the hilt also please. 
  
 Ian.
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
			
				  
				
					
						Last edited by Ian; 2nd March 2018 at 05:16 PM.
					
					
				
			
		
		
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