Ethnographic Arms & Armour - View Single Post - 1730 Rapier or a Victorian 'Copy' .........any ideas?

Andrew · 27th November 2006, 06:47 PM

Hi Jim:

I thought that, if this piece was generally consistant with cup hilts of the early 18th century, the stamp could simply be a catalogue mark. This would support your theory of a costume piece. Logic would dictate that a good costumer would want to keep weapons and costumes period-correct and.

Best,
Andrew

27th November 2006, 06:47 PM	#14
Andrew Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,725	Hi Jim: I thought that, if this piece was generally consistant with cup hilts of the early 18th century, the stamp could simply be a catalogue mark. This would support your theory of a costume piece. Logic would dictate that a good costumer would want to keep weapons and costumes period-correct and. Best, Andrew