Help with ID of this curved sword please

thinreadline · 16th December 2011, 01:58 PM

This is a sword I have had for many years in my collection without being able to discover anything about it. I would appreciate any comments from members. I bought it simply because I liked the look of it but have never been able to ID it.
It measures 104 cm from pommel to point across the curve .
Thanks.

cornelistromp · 16th December 2011, 05:19 PM

it seems to me an older blade, probably 17th century, mounted in a later hilt probably done in the 19th century. (the style of the hilt is of the last quarter of the 16thC)

best,

Atlantia · 16th December 2011, 05:43 PM

I agree with Cornelistomp that it's an older balde in later hilt. I'd say 18thC blade in 19thC hilt.
Very attractive though! I WANT IT!

thinreadline · 16th December 2011, 05:59 PM

Thank you both , this makes sense as I bought it along with some Victorian 'Gothic Revival ' daggers . In this case though the blade of the sword looked very old compared with the hilt .

Armadillo · 14th August 2025, 08:23 PM

Hello,
I realize I am digging up a very old thread.

The worksmanship of the hilt does not appear to me to be 19th century. I am quite certain that I recognize the hand behind this sword hilt. I have seen multiple examples of work from a very talented smith in NW England whom I believe is the artist here. I own one example of his work. There are telling details and patination that are repeated over much of his work.
I don't know when this smith retired, nor do I know how to contact him, but as a very genuine fan, I would love to reach him. If he is part of this online community, maybe he would step forward and tell me whether I am right or wrong about this piece.

It is a very beautiful hilt and you should be a proud owner. I've attached a photo of other pieces from this artist.
Best,
Adair

urbanspaceman · 17th August 2025, 11:42 AM

Ref. Armadillo. I know an elderly collector from NE England (my stomping ground) who may well recognise this work or possibly know of any smiths over on the other side (it's not far, the Romans built a wall along that divide).
I will contact him and see what he knows then return to this thread if I find anything.
I agree, it is very fine work.

16th December 2011, 01:58 PM	#1
thinreadline Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Wirral Posts: 1,204	Help with ID of this curved sword please This is a sword I have had for many years in my collection without being able to discover anything about it. I would appreciate any comments from members. I bought it simply because I liked the look of it but have never been able to ID it. It measures 104 cm from pommel to point across the curve . Thanks. Attached Images

14th August 2025, 08:23 PM	#5
Armadillo Member Join Date: Aug 2025 Posts: 4	Hilt maker Hello, I realize I am digging up a very old thread. The worksmanship of the hilt does not appear to me to be 19th century. I am quite certain that I recognize the hand behind this sword hilt. I have seen multiple examples of work from a very talented smith in NW England whom I believe is the artist here. I own one example of his work. There are telling details and patination that are repeated over much of his work. I don't know when this smith retired, nor do I know how to contact him, but as a very genuine fan, I would love to reach him. If he is part of this online community, maybe he would step forward and tell me whether I am right or wrong about this piece. It is a very beautiful hilt and you should be a proud owner. I've attached a photo of other pieces from this artist. Best, Adair Attached Images

17th August 2025, 11:42 AM	#6
urbanspaceman Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Tyneside. North-East England Posts: 715	possible line Ref. Armadillo. I know an elderly collector from NE England (my stomping ground) who may well recognise this work or possibly know of any smiths over on the other side (it's not far, the Romans built a wall along that divide). I will contact him and see what he knows then return to this thread if I find anything. I agree, it is very fine work.

16th December 2011, 05:19 PM	#2
cornelistromp Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,063	it seems to me an older blade, probably 17th century, mounted in a later hilt probably done in the 19th century. (the style of the hilt is of the last quarter of the 16thC) best,

16th December 2011, 05:43 PM	#3
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	I agree with Cornelistomp that it's an older balde in later hilt. I'd say 18thC blade in 19thC hilt. Very attractive though! I WANT IT!

16th December 2011, 05:59 PM	#4
thinreadline Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Wirral Posts: 1,204	Thank you both , this makes sense as I bought it along with some Victorian 'Gothic Revival ' daggers . In this case though the blade of the sword looked very old compared with the hilt .