ISB Sword Makers?

celtan · 10th December 2008, 02:42 PM

Hi Jim,

Well, there's indeed a general similarity. The other's blade was hollow triangular, this one is flat. An yes, I thought about the initials similarity, but the other one middle initial was definitely G/C, and this one is S (ISB).

Perhaps Iohannes Bogel set shop with another sword-smith whose name starts with S?

The blade looks later that the Naploeonic epee previously submitted, although following a similar french style. Did you notice the Nethelandic looking lion on the hilt?

Best

Manuel

celtan · 20th January 2009, 04:37 PM

I have been informed by Dominic, a friend collector from another forum, that ISB stands for Isaac Schimmel Busch, an armourer from Solingen.

I haven't been able to find any further info on him.

Does any other friendly forumite have any info on this armourer?

Dom also informed me he doesn't believe this is a Dutch sword. The only other alternative as I see it is perhaps Belgian.

Any thoughts on the matter?

Best

Manuel

10th December 2008, 02:42 PM	#1
celtan Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: PR, USA Posts: 679	Hi Jim, Well, there's indeed a general similarity. The other's blade was hollow triangular, this one is flat. An yes, I thought about the initials similarity, but the other one middle initial was definitely G/C, and this one is S (ISB). Perhaps Iohannes Bogel set shop with another sword-smith whose name starts with S? The blade looks later that the Naploeonic epee previously submitted, although following a similar french style. Did you notice the Nethelandic looking lion on the hilt? Best Manuel

20th January 2009, 04:37 PM	#2
celtan Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: PR, USA Posts: 679	I have been informed by Dominic, a friend collector from another forum, that ISB stands for Isaac Schimmel Busch, an armourer from Solingen. I haven't been able to find any further info on him. Does any other friendly forumite have any info on this armourer? Dom also informed me he doesn't believe this is a Dutch sword. The only other alternative as I see it is perhaps Belgian. Any thoughts on the matter? Best Manuel