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24th February 2016, 07:33 PM
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Toledo Rapier Info and Toledo markings
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Got this rapier with the long, slender blade inscribed on both sides of the fuller "TOLEDO XX HEINRICH XX BRACHO." I didn't manage to find any additional information about such a swordsmith so any opinions pertaining its origin, age and maker are very welcomed! Last edited by Jim McDougall; 6th March 2016 at 07:03 PM. Reason: add pertinant note to title re: mkgs |
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24th February 2016, 08:52 PM
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Nice sword.
A bit of a problem though ... a most usual one. The name Heinrich is German and so not consistent with Toledo. However Bracho may be Spanish ... although not known as a Toledo sword smith, i would say. Could this be a Solingen blade ? 
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24th February 2016, 08:58 PM
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25th February 2016, 01:36 PM
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25th February 2016, 01:40 PM
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25th February 2016, 02:40 PM
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25th February 2016, 02:02 PM
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Based on your feedback I ran a search and found out in "Historische Waffen und Kostueme, Band 1: Waffensammlung Dreger" by De Gruyter a reference to a HEINRICH BRACH of Solingen, active between 1661-1725. I guess this might be my guy. THANK YOU VERY MUCH! PS: Fernando, your intuition was right! 
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25th February 2016, 02:45 PM
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His intuitions are nearly invariably right!!!! Actually Fernando knows 'a thing or two' about cuphilts!!! " This example reminded me of Heinrich Koll, aka Enrique Koll or Coll, who was a Solingen swordsmith who indeed did go to Toledo to work. There were a number of others as well. |
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25th February 2016, 03:17 PM
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very good! btw your rapier hilt is indeed Spanish. Blade can be of Solingen manufacture or as it says Toledo. some Solingen sword smiths went to Spain. I believe Johannes Brach did this around 1625 ! maybe his father, I have to check this later because my books are stored for the moment. best, Jasper Last edited by cornelistromp; 25th February 2016 at 03:47 PM. |
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