A Small Sword for Comments (Sister to Napoleon's Sword?)

[efrahjalt]

Thanks for your comments Jim! Now I have a new book to add to my 'I want that' list. If I may ask, are there any listings for a similar AB mark in Southwick?

I really feel like the both the S-H and AB mark should be searchable since they are quite distinct marks. Hopefully I can track them down since they may give more hints to the origin of this piece.

Another thing I'd love to know is if the Museo Oro del sword also has the same AB mark or the S-H mark. Anyone here from Lima?

I think the idea of a commemorative sword makes sense. Any idea of who was getting these this type of piece made, or do you know of any similar examples?

[Jim McDougall]

Originally Posted by efrahjalt

Thanks for your comments Jim! Now I have a new book to add to my 'I want that' list. If I may ask, are there any listings for a similar AB mark in Southwick?

I really feel like the both the S-H and AB mark should be searchable since they are quite distinct marks. Hopefully I can track them down since they may give more hints to the origin of this piece.

Another thing I'd love to know is if the Museo Oro del sword also has the same AB mark or the S-H mark. Anyone here from Lima?

I think the idea of a commemorative sword makes sense. Any idea of who was getting these this type of piece made, or do you know of any similar examples?

You bet!
I'll check Southwick when I get to it again, not with me at the moment. It seems I was researching a brass hilt item and it was noted that makers had to stamp hilts much as with hallmarks in cases but cant recall details.
This is an intriguing anamoly and it would interesting to know more on the sword in Peru. You should get hold of the museum to discover the provenance and possible clues.

[efrahjalt]

Originally Posted by Jim McDougall

You bet!
I'll check Southwick when I get to it again, not with me at the moment. It seems I was researching a brass hilt item and it was noted that makers had to stamp hilts much as with hallmarks in cases but cant recall details.
This is an intriguing anamoly and it would interesting to know more on the sword in Peru. You should get hold of the museum to discover the provenance and possible clues.

Thanks! Looking forward to what you find.

My curiosity about the Peru sword has been nagging at me for too long. Perhaps it’s time to simply reach out to the museum and see if I can get some traction.