Masonic hilt with... a French Cuirassier blade?

[Jim McDougall]

Originally Posted by midelburgo

Yes of course. I do not have it yet. The thing was found in Spain.
There is a maker stamp on the brass hilt, that possibly says Ibarzabal, who also cast the hilts for troop swords until the 1830s, when a brass workshop was established at Toledo.

The inscription etched on the back of the blade shall tell year and maker. I do not think it is a French An XI or XIII, the ricasso is different from what I have seen, including 1816 or 1854 models. Actually resembles Prussian... I have not found anything resembling inspector marks. It could be a Spanish 1815 model. Toledo also made etchings on the back between 1815 and c1825.

Thank you for adding details on markings, always helpful.

[midelburgo]

The sword arrived.

On the spine it is written in cursive:
Real Fabrica de Toledo. Año de 1818

On the brass hilt J.VALVANERA. No other markings.


Thus the blade comes from a Spanish cavalry trooper sword model 1815. Not a common one. Good surface condition but blunt point and edges. Awful balance some 19cm from the cross.

The grip I think it is ivory not bone.

[fernando]

Originally Posted by midelburgo

I am trying to make pictures, but it is not easy...

No camera ? .

[midelburgo]

Originally Posted by fernando

No camera ? .

The PC decided that it needed a new software version and now it is not connecting to the camera...


I will use a different way...
xxxx

No improvements. Maybe after changing light source and some cleaning.

[fernando]

... By inserting the memory card directly in the computer ...
Or if you have a way to send them to me ...
fernandomgviana@gmail.com