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two similar 18thC smallswords made from black fire-gilt metal, Suassa ?
the grip pommel quilllon block and pas dáne are out of one piece, this requires a very high level of craftsmanship!
the lines are clear and sharp, really works of art.

one with the blade marked by the Amsterdam swordsman Jean Hossee, the other with Japanese ? characters.
The decoration of insects, leaves and Japanese? workers with the characteristic hats.
these hilts are probably made in asia and mounted in Asia or Holland.