ISB Sword Makers?

celtan · 10th December 2008, 01:42 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

10th December 2008, 01:42 PM	#5
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