ancient sword

Jim McDougall · 8th February 2012, 06:31 PM

This appears to me to be European following French design and a dress sword of late 18th into early part of 19th century. It seems to follow neoclassic trends of that period and the ebony grips are very similar to many French swords, as is the shape in the knuckleguard. While not necessarily military it corresponds to court type swords worn by dignitaries and officials. This could be from any number of principalities or states aligned with French or Italian ties.

Emanuel · 9th February 2012, 05:03 AM

Cu placere...

Welcome, nice to see more Romanians joining the forum.

Emanuel

Multumesc · 17th February 2012, 11:44 AM

Thanks for answers, but I'm interested in what material it was made sheath.

Jim McDougall · 22nd February 2012, 08:27 PM

Multumesc, if I am not mistaken the sheath on these type swords was typically leather covered with brass or gilt brass mounts.

Multumesc · 7th March 2012, 12:28 PM

I want to know what are the engravings on sword.Thank you.

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Multumesc Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Romania Posts: 204	I want to know what are the engravings on sword.Thank you. [IMG][/IMG]

8th February 2012, 06:31 PM	#1
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,457	This appears to me to be European following French design and a dress sword of late 18th into early part of 19th century. It seems to follow neoclassic trends of that period and the ebony grips are very similar to many French swords, as is the shape in the knuckleguard. While not necessarily military it corresponds to court type swords worn by dignitaries and officials. This could be from any number of principalities or states aligned with French or Italian ties.

9th February 2012, 05:03 AM	#2
Emanuel Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,242	Cu placere... Welcome, nice to see more Romanians joining the forum. Emanuel

17th February 2012, 11:44 AM	#3
Multumesc Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Romania Posts: 204	Thanks for answers, but I'm interested in what material it was made sheath.

22nd February 2012, 08:27 PM	#4
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,457	Multumesc, if I am not mistaken the sheath on these type swords was typically leather covered with brass or gilt brass mounts.