17thC Sword, maybe?

Norman McCormick · 3rd June 2019, 02:04 PM

Hi,
Having looked at past sales of items termed Riding Sword at Bonhams, Thomas del Mar and Christies numerals or 'dates' on blades seem to be more common that not.
Regards,
Norman

Norman McCormick · 3rd June 2019, 03:27 PM

Hi,
I've had an opinion from a more learned member who is inclined to lean towards a later Victorian manufacture for this piece which of course was always on the cards. I'll continue to poke about the net to see if I can dig up anymore definitive info but for the meantime thanks to all for their input.
My Regards,
Norman.

Jim McDougall · 4th June 2019, 06:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Norman McCormick

Hi,
Having looked at past sales of items termed Riding Sword at Bonhams, Thomas del Mar and Christies numerals or 'dates' on blades seem to be more common that not.
Regards,
Norman

Thanks Norman, that has given me some good perspective on these dates.
As always, more research to be done.

Norman McCormick · 4th June 2019, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim McDougall

Thanks Norman, that has given me some good perspective on these dates.
As always, more research to be done.

Hi Jim,
Always glad to give you something to do

For completeness a photo of the nicks in the blade at or very near the C.O.P. (sweet spot).

My Regards,
Norman.

3rd June 2019, 02:04 PM	#1
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,632	Hi, Having looked at past sales of items termed Riding Sword at Bonhams, Thomas del Mar and Christies numerals or 'dates' on blades seem to be more common that not. Regards, Norman

3rd June 2019, 03:27 PM	#2
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,632	Hi, I've had an opinion from a more learned member who is inclined to lean towards a later Victorian manufacture for this piece which of course was always on the cards. I'll continue to poke about the net to see if I can dig up anymore definitive info but for the meantime thanks to all for their input. My Regards, Norman.