Ceremonial Sickle

kronckew · 13th August 2013, 08:21 AM

reminds me of no. italian brush cutters, called 'beidane', many have cutout decorations, hearts, etc. and a hook on the pommel to hang it on your belt. this looks like a fancy older sickle shaped one.

Thread discussed similar ones HERE

templarnight · 14th August 2013, 10:29 AM

The inscription is very difficult to read anything. Theres just the odd letter.

I also feel it is of European manufacture, the construction of the Barrel Handle is very similar to that of arrel Locks from the 17th century.

The Belt Hook is very similar so perhaps it is Italian?

David · 16th August 2013, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by templarnight

The inscription is very difficult to read anything. Theres just the odd letter.

That well may be ("just the odd letter") but it is possibly the key to our understanding of the piece. Can you make them out for us in the order of appearance on the blade. If we can find some meaning here we might be able to discern origin.

Billman · 18th September 2013, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by templarnight

The Belt Hook is very similar so perhaps it is Italian?

It's not a belt hook, it's a hand guard - but yes it is similar to those on Italian roncole & falci..

13th August 2013, 08:21 AM	#1
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,215	reminds me of no. italian brush cutters, called 'beidane', many have cutout decorations, hearts, etc. and a hook on the pommel to hang it on your belt. this looks like a fancy older sickle shaped one. Thread discussed similar ones HERE Last edited by kronckew; 13th August 2013 at 09:24 AM.

14th August 2013, 10:29 AM	#2
templarnight Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 87	The inscription is very difficult to read anything. Theres just the odd letter. I also feel it is of European manufacture, the construction of the Barrel Handle is very similar to that of arrel Locks from the 17th century. The Belt Hook is very similar so perhaps it is Italian?