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5th March 2017, 07:23 PM
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FYI - 18th century is in fact the 1700's. To rephrase, it looks late 18th c to me.
Talismanic? Maybe, though words are often talismanic. I'm thinking that the symbols/letters were added later. |
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5th March 2017, 10:04 PM
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6th March 2017, 05:52 PM
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Got a hold of the sword this morning. Heavy kris for its size. Over 3/4" thick. I cleaned the active rust with 1000grit wet dry sand paper, polished, and quick acid etched.
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6th March 2017, 05:54 PM
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Did he intend to write Viva Espana?
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6th March 2017, 06:02 PM
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reverse side of the blade.
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6th March 2017, 06:11 PM
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the handle was greatly damaged but i will keep it as-is.
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6th March 2017, 06:50 PM
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Hmmm... now, after seing the "pamor" I wonder if it isn't later 19th century?!
 The pattern is rather elaborate for a 18th century... I guess... 
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7th March 2017, 03:09 AM
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