otoman sword for id

laEspadaAncha · 31st October 2012, 10:03 PM

What would those rather globular finials indicate? They seem atypical to the aesthetic of the rest of the hilt and appear out of proportion.

Would this indicate a more recent manufacture, or a provincial styling or interpretation? Either way, IMHO the execution of the finials is somewhat crude.

Also, there appears to be a hexagonal nut at the pommel cap. Can you please post a close-up of this construction?

Aside from the crossguard, I like the hilt, but between the atypical crossguard and blade, and what appears to be a hexagonal pommel nut, I'm wondering if this might be a marriage piece...

31st October 2012, 10:03 PM	#8
laEspadaAncha Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 608	What would those rather globular finials indicate? They seem atypical to the aesthetic of the rest of the hilt and appear out of proportion. Would this indicate a more recent manufacture, or a provincial styling or interpretation? Either way, IMHO the execution of the finials is somewhat crude. Also, there appears to be a hexagonal nut at the pommel cap. Can you please post a close-up of this construction? Aside from the crossguard, I like the hilt, but between the atypical crossguard and blade, and what appears to be a hexagonal pommel nut, I'm wondering if this might be a marriage piece...