Unknown Armourer's Mark

Jim McDougall · 7th May 2010, 03:20 AM

My pleasure Stephen.
I agree the blade does seem an earlier European, probably Solingen as noted, blade. The upper part of the blade seems unusually constricted, perhaps a sign of shortening, and this blade does appear quite old, though it would be hard to say ...certainly 18th century is quite likely.
As far the structural anomolies, these blades were remounted many times in their working lives, through many generations. It seems typically such remounting took place during the change of hands. More modern mounting seems likely to have been varied in application not necessarily in strict accord with earlier practices.
You seem to really have established an outstanding spectrum of kaskaras as seen by the great examples you've posted. Thank you for keeping them coming.

Best regards,
Jim

7th May 2010, 03:20 AM	#4
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,459	My pleasure Stephen. I agree the blade does seem an earlier European, probably Solingen as noted, blade. The upper part of the blade seems unusually constricted, perhaps a sign of shortening, and this blade does appear quite old, though it would be hard to say ...certainly 18th century is quite likely. As far the structural anomolies, these blades were remounted many times in their working lives, through many generations. It seems typically such remounting took place during the change of hands. More modern mounting seems likely to have been varied in application not necessarily in strict accord with earlier practices. You seem to really have established an outstanding spectrum of kaskaras as seen by the great examples you've posted. Thank you for keeping them coming. Best regards, Jim