Tipu Sword

Jens Nordlunde · 10th January 2005, 09:45 PM

Hi Brian,

I think it is a very interesting topic you have started, a subject some know about, but many don't.
The Tipu sword given to the Duke of Wellington is an interesting one, although I would have liked to see the blade and the top of the disc.
The quality seems to be very high, but I must say, that I personally find the design a bit busy. I like reliefs on hilts, but like Hendley and Watt writes the ealier hilt decorations were more ‘quiet’.

Thank you for starting the subject.

Jens

10th January 2005, 09:45 PM	#5
Jens Nordlunde Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Europe Posts: 2,718	Hi Brian, I think it is a very interesting topic you have started, a subject some know about, but many don't. The Tipu sword given to the Duke of Wellington is an interesting one, although I would have liked to see the blade and the top of the disc. The quality seems to be very high, but I must say, that I personally find the design a bit busy. I like reliefs on hilts, but like Hendley and Watt writes the ealier hilt decorations were more ‘quiet’. Thank you for starting the subject. Jens