So, what's up with the diamond shape in the counterguard?

Jeff D · 3rd December 2011, 12:27 AM

Hi Glen,

As you know this came up before, so I will repost the the only contribution that I can on this topic so that any new readers can review the information. I have not seen this pattern enough to form an educated opinion myself.

In Andrew Mowbray's The American Eagle-Pommel Sword 1988 on Pg 58;

"Figure 1.A
Naval Officers' Sword ca. 1795 (Francis Thurkle)

One of the more commonly encountered Thurkle hiltings featuring a counter guard containing a pierced diamond see detail." (attached below)

All the Best
Jeff

3rd December 2011, 12:27 AM	#3
Jeff D Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 473	Hi Glen, As you know this came up before, so I will repost the the only contribution that I can on this topic so that any new readers can review the information. I have not seen this pattern enough to form an educated opinion myself. In Andrew Mowbray's The American Eagle-Pommel Sword 1988 on Pg 58; "Figure 1.A Naval Officers' Sword ca. 1795 (Francis Thurkle) One of the more commonly encountered Thurkle hiltings featuring a counter guard containing a pierced diamond see detail." (attached below) All the Best Jeff Attached Images