help with a mark on rapier

Jim McDougall · 26th January 2010, 06:11 PM

I very much agree with David, it is important to post an entire weapon rather than simply an inscription or marking as the context is typically important to recognizing origins. Just looking at a 'lion' on a blade might bring the temptation of suggesting the 'Lion of Judah' often seen on Abyssinian/Ethiopian blades.
A winged lion would suggest the marking from Venice, and more in place on a rapier, especially of classical form. Also I am puzzled, it is noted the mark is in a knife, but the title and illustration mention rapier.

All best regards,
Jim

26th January 2010, 06:11 PM	#5
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,295	I very much agree with David, it is important to post an entire weapon rather than simply an inscription or marking as the context is typically important to recognizing origins. Just looking at a 'lion' on a blade might bring the temptation of suggesting the 'Lion of Judah' often seen on Abyssinian/Ethiopian blades. A winged lion would suggest the marking from Venice, and more in place on a rapier, especially of classical form. Also I am puzzled, it is noted the mark is in a knife, but the title and illustration mention rapier. All best regards, Jim