What would those rather globular finials indicate? They seem atypical to the aesthetic of the rest of the hilt and appear out of proportion.
Would this indicate a more recent manufacture, or a provincial styling or interpretation? Either way, IMHO the execution of the finials is somewhat crude.
Also, there appears to be a hexagonal nut at the pommel cap. Can you please post a close-up of this construction?
Aside from the crossguard, I like the hilt, but between the atypical crossguard and blade, and what appears to be a hexagonal pommel nut, I'm wondering if this might be a marriage piece...
