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Old 7th November 2023, 12:13 AM   #1
Fuzzysnuggleduck
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Default Early 18th century style Court Sword

Hi,
I picked this one up a few month ago in auction. Was described as a rapier, but is evidently a court sword of the 1700-1750 period in dating.
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The blade is stamped on both sides as 'X TOLEDO X' which I gather such stamping in isolation can appear on German-made swords, sort of like an off-brand Sneaker with a pseudo-Nike label.
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Blade feels nice in the hand. A quillion was said to have been broken off by the seller, which is possible, but all I can say is it is short.
Open sort of guard is a mix of the cockle-shell style court sword with a hint of the swept hilt style of bars rather than solid.
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The wire appears to be held by a black resin, so may have been repaired or replaced.
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Ornamentation is fairly rough, but seems comparable in principle to rough engraving on the stock of an 18th century jaeger flintlock I have; ornamentation which in no way compares to the finest specimens but was added in any case.
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Interested if members have seen comparable examples, and if the style, condition or potential origin can be commented upon with more specifics or certainty.
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