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25th May 2011, 06:14 PM
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That blade looks like a modified fencing epee, which would make it western and probably modern-ish. Not sure where the head came from.
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27th May 2011, 12:56 AM
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Anyone up for estimating the age of this?
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27th May 2011, 01:29 AM
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I think it's 30-50 years old, if that helps.
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27th May 2011, 02:20 AM
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27th May 2011, 06:37 AM
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Okay, Gav, 20-50 years. I can go with that. I think it's had time for the leather to get worn and the wood to get a bit of a patina, at least.
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27th May 2011, 09:24 AM
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The blade
The blade appears to be a French M1886 Epee Bayonet, cruciform blade with a slightly re-profiled tip. I have seen these in various canes of various ages from various regions.
Catherine Dike in Cane Curiosa show a couple of examples, one with the edges filed in decoration, figure 29/58 and and another in figure 29/67. Both appear to be the size and taper of these bayonets. Gav |
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27th May 2011, 10:32 AM
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I dont think the tip is right for an epee, I suspect Gav is on the right track
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