A basket hilted swords for comments

Jim McDougall · 3rd February 2016, 09:58 PM

Thanks Fernando, I had not recalled seeing that configuration offhand, but hadn't checked resources yet at my note. It is good that you found that other example, and now I am curious. I have seen the number of kings head vary but mostly in threes, and the note I recalled with four was verbal and seemed sort of an anomaly relative to the many other threes and singles.

C'mon Ulfberth and Jasper!!!

cornelistromp · 4th February 2016, 10:54 AM

@Jim and Fernando,
you should ask E.B. Erickson and Cathey.

they know a lot about this type of basket hilt.

I'm more in continental weapons from 1000-1600, with the exception of weapons which are carried in the Netherlands, which runs until 1800.

best,
Jasper

fernando · 4th February 2016, 11:53 AM

In any case, thanks for your prompt reaction, Jasper

ulfberth · 4th February 2016, 03:13 PM

Hi Fernando,

First let me say that there is no doubt that this is an Original sword and all parts belong together, a untouched and pure sword.
Im no expert on basket hilts but my first impression was English mid 18th C. it could be European to.
Here is what I found, ( see pics ) its not the same but it does have the kings heads and brass basket hilt. Altough the blade is in the style of the late 16th C , I believe this could be a German 18th C blade for export, including the Ferara name for quality or economical reasons, this is of course speculation.

kind regards

Ulfberth

4th February 2016, 03:13 PM	#4
ulfberth Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 428	Hi Fernando, First let me say that there is no doubt that this is an Original sword and all parts belong together, a untouched and pure sword. Im no expert on basket hilts but my first impression was English mid 18th C. it could be European to. Here is what I found, ( see pics ) its not the same but it does have the kings heads and brass basket hilt. Altough the blade is in the style of the late 16th C , I believe this could be a German 18th C blade for export, including the Ferara name for quality or economical reasons, this is of course speculation. kind regards Ulfberth Attached Images

3rd February 2016, 09:58 PM	#1
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,296	Thanks Fernando, I had not recalled seeing that configuration offhand, but hadn't checked resources yet at my note. It is good that you found that other example, and now I am curious. I have seen the number of kings head vary but mostly in threes, and the note I recalled with four was verbal and seemed sort of an anomaly relative to the many other threes and singles. C'mon Ulfberth and Jasper!!!

4th February 2016, 10:54 AM	#2
cornelistromp Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,060	@Jim and Fernando, you should ask E.B. Erickson and Cathey. they know a lot about this type of basket hilt. I'm more in continental weapons from 1000-1600, with the exception of weapons which are carried in the Netherlands, which runs until 1800. best, Jasper

4th February 2016, 11:53 AM	#3
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	In any case, thanks for your prompt reaction, Jasper