16th Century German Sword

kronckew · 6th February 2018, 05:15 PM

Aha! is seee the feature fernando was looking at, it's not another repair. he was seeing it at the wrong angle it that projection i've marked....looks like a lump head on. where he circled it in yellow.

the bit you point to with the ballpoint could be a broken off projection or could have been made like that, still looks a bit blurry to me. If it was broken off, it'd likely have a grainy break surface, with sharp edges, but could have been filed or worn smoother over time. it could have connected elsewhere on the guard, and be smoothed down there too. a field repair?

i have a late 18c french dragoon sword modified or repaired for US continentals that has a branch removed & smoothed to where it is barely perceptible to the eye, but you can feel it a bit lumpy there. anyway, the minor defects add character and improve the story...

PClemente · 6th February 2018, 07:21 PM

Sorry for the confusion.
I circled the point that I was referring to.
What do you think of this area!

THanks Gents!

fernando · 6th February 2018, 07:47 PM

Yes, it sure looks like is missing a part ... or more

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6th February 2018, 05:15 PM	#1
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,215	Aha! is seee the feature fernando was looking at, it's not another repair. he was seeing it at the wrong angle it that projection i've marked....looks like a lump head on. where he circled it in yellow. the bit you point to with the ballpoint could be a broken off projection or could have been made like that, still looks a bit blurry to me. If it was broken off, it'd likely have a grainy break surface, with sharp edges, but could have been filed or worn smoother over time. it could have connected elsewhere on the guard, and be smoothed down there too. a field repair? i have a late 18c french dragoon sword modified or repaired for US continentals that has a branch removed & smoothed to where it is barely perceptible to the eye, but you can feel it a bit lumpy there. anyway, the minor defects add character and improve the story... Attached Images Last edited by kronckew; 6th February 2018 at 05:38 PM.

6th February 2018, 07:21 PM	#2
PClemente Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 42	Sorry for the confusion. I circled the point that I was referring to. What do you think of this area! THanks Gents! Attached Images

6th February 2018, 07:47 PM	#3
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Yes, it sure looks like is missing a part ... or more .