4th July 2024, 05:10 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Australia
Posts: 685
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Hi Marius,
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Originally Posted by mariusgmioc
Overall length is 114 cm, which is reasonably good for this type and age albeit it may have lost a couple of centimeters to successive sharpening and repairs.
Anyhow, the geometry of the blade (slightly broader than later types) appears to indicate late 16th to early 17th century, I guess... 
No idea about markings but I may post more as soon as I receive it and get better photos. I am also very curious of any punch marks on the ricasso. |
Much appreciated!
Cheers
Chris
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