brief notes on a 16th century sword

[cornelistromp]

Originally Posted by Reventlov

I am likely guilty of sharing Marius' paranoia as well.... no need to repeat the misgivings.

I can offer one physical example that can support the possible dating - it shares some similar features vis-a-vis the form of the pommel and blade. I agree with Jean-Luc that comparisons should be sought among type XX swords.

Mark

No problem, my first reaction to photos of this sword was skeptical but differs from my opinion now.

thanks for the good example of a similar type Oakeshott XX , I know the sword, it is at the moment in the Spiš Museum in Slovakia.
I know a few more examples of similar blades on 16th century swords.



@ Jean-Luc
thanks for the compliments.
actually it is not as pristine as you would expect, the surface of the blade is shiny but it has the structure and pitting that you would expect in a well-kept old blade with some nicks on the cutting edge at the blade node/approx.3/4 length.
the sandwich wooden grip is dark and old, the binding is probably redone in the 17thC.

best,
Jasper

[ulfberth]

Hello Jasper,

Congratulations with this beautiful sword !
I have no doubt this sword is an original in all parts and indeed from the first quarter of the 16th century.
For me the pictures are clear enough to see this in the details.
I have a bit experience in the field of looking with a loupe at details and carbon content in things , it was my job for over 30 years.

Magnificent sword !

Kind regards

Ulfberth

[cornelistromp]

Originally Posted by ulfberth

Hello Jasper,

Congratulations with this beautiful sword !
I have no doubt this sword is an original in all parts and indeed from the first quarter of the 16th century.
For me the pictures are clear enough to see this in the details.
I have a bit experience in the field of looking with a loupe at details and carbon content in things , it was my job for over 30 years.

Magnificent sword !

Kind regards

Ulfberth

Hi Dirk,

your expertise in the field of swords and opinion is greatly appreciated, I share your point of view in this.

thanks for the congratulation. However the sword is already a few years in my possession.

best,
Jasper