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25th July 2025, 10:41 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 266
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A Hand and a Half
Bought this at auction some time ago. I am not sure if I posted it but if so, apologies.
This might be my favorite "thing". It is real, it is not a gold inlaid cutsie thing, this was a working sword of a well off soldier. Note the Andrea Ferra mark on both side. Also there is a mark on the ricosso which, I am embarrassed to say, I just noticed. An eagle maybe?? Thoughts appreciated. |
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26th July 2025, 10:25 PM
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EAAF Staff
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Upstate New York, USA
Posts: 940
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I can surely see why this would be a favorite! 16th century? Would this be classified as a writhen hilt?
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28th July 2025, 02:07 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Nipmuc USA
Posts: 522
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The counterguard is exquisite work!
I'm generally not allowed nice things but seeing them and learning is the next best thing. Cheers GC |
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Today, 02:17 AM
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Arms Historian
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Route 66
Posts: 10,453
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Quote:
 but its hard to say. This looks more like some sort of blossom?
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