Cup hilt sword

AHorsa · 17th October 2022, 04:22 PM

Dear All,

I just acquired this sword, which hopefully will arrive next week. Can´t wait to hold it in my hands

Length is 100cm but the tip seems to be shortened.

I learned from Fernandos threads that this sort of cup hilted swords, where the parrier rod is welded to the cup, are mostly of portugese origin. While browsing this forum I found that thread:
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=20948

The two swords shwon there are dated to the 17th century and do have the same sort of pommel with the screwed guard and the decorations on the guard and quillions. Could this also be a 17th century sword? Does anyone see discrepancies on that piece (I will hand in better pictures next week).

Looking forward to your comments.

Kind regards
Andreas

17th October 2022, 04:22 PM	#1
AHorsa Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Rhineland Posts: 363	Cup hilt sword Dear All, I just acquired this sword, which hopefully will arrive next week. Can´t wait to hold it in my hands Length is 100cm but the tip seems to be shortened. I learned from Fernandos threads that this sort of cup hilted swords, where the parrier rod is welded to the cup, are mostly of portugese origin. While browsing this forum I found that thread: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=20948 The two swords shwon there are dated to the 17th century and do have the same sort of pommel with the screwed guard and the decorations on the guard and quillions. Could this also be a 17th century sword? Does anyone see discrepancies on that piece (I will hand in better pictures next week). Looking forward to your comments. Kind regards Andreas Attached Images