Rapier or smallsword PIERCED blade for comment

[Atlantia]

Originally Posted by Valjhun

I've got thisone today. Sadly it seems shortened and attached to a funky corssguard and wooden hilt like for a toy.

The blade is gorgeous thou. I would say that it is pre 1700 from apperance.

Can you poste some pierced rapier/smallsword blades for comparison?

Any other comments?

Hi Valjhun,

Hmmm, a puzzle! It could be pre 1700, it could even be mid 18thC or just beyond.
It might have been shortened or adapted from the hilt end as well.
How long is the blade from crossguard to tip now?

ATB
Gene

Edit: Compare it with this section of a smallsword blade from the mid 18thC.