What kind of sword is this?

Jim McDougall · 15th February 2017, 08:13 PM

Ian, ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT!!!!
This is the finest investigative dissertation I have seen on the study of a specific sword depicted in a work of art! The late AVB (Nick) Norman would be proud, as this was the focus of his venerable work "The Rapier and Smallsword", the study of sword hilts in art.

Thank you for this great work,

With highest respect,
Jim

ArmsAndAntiques · 16th February 2017, 02:24 AM

I too would certainly second the previous remark and I would say this is one of the finest examples of why this is the best place to truly delve into some of the more interesting problems that arise when trying to identify arms of interesting and indeterminate origin.

Great stuff!

Best
LL

Ian · 16th February 2017, 04:27 PM

Thanks to Jim and LL for the kind words. I'm sorry my research took a few days longer than I originally intended. Cross-checking sources takes some time. Ian

Jim McDougall · 16th February 2017, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Ian

Thanks to Jim and LL for the kind words. I'm sorry my research took a few days longer than I originally intended. Cross-checking sources takes some time. Ian

It was most certainly worth waiting for, and your responsible approach to providing this insightful look into this is exemplary. Thank you again.

Sajen · 16th February 2017, 07:21 PM

Very well done Ian!

Gavin Nugent · 16th February 2017, 11:31 PM

Ian,

That is a fine and well supported assessment of influence for the sword within the painting, a painting created with much artistic licence I feel...the suspension and suspension points being one such artistic aspect.

Gavin

Gavin Nugent · 17th February 2017, 04:12 AM

I forgot to add, this Thai sword from the Ayuddhaya period is more akin to the type you are searching for, right down to the motifs on the silver work, 3 segment scabbard covering, small disc guard and the short hilt.

Gavin

16th February 2017, 11:31 PM	#6
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17th February 2017, 04:12 AM	#7
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	I forgot to add, this Thai sword from the Ayuddhaya period is more akin to the type you are searching for, right down to the motifs on the silver work, 3 segment scabbard covering, small disc guard and the short hilt. Gavin Attached Images

15th February 2017, 08:13 PM	#1
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,459	Ian, ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT!!!! This is the finest investigative dissertation I have seen on the study of a specific sword depicted in a work of art! The late AVB (Nick) Norman would be proud, as this was the focus of his venerable work "The Rapier and Smallsword", the study of sword hilts in art. Thank you for this great work, With highest respect, Jim

16th February 2017, 02:24 AM	#2
ArmsAndAntiques Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 80	I too would certainly second the previous remark and I would say this is one of the finest examples of why this is the best place to truly delve into some of the more interesting problems that arise when trying to identify arms of interesting and indeterminate origin. Great stuff! Best LL

16th February 2017, 04:27 PM	#3
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,453	Thanks to Jim and LL for the kind words. I'm sorry my research took a few days longer than I originally intended. Cross-checking sources takes some time. Ian

16th February 2017, 07:21 PM	#5
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,272	Very well done Ian!