Unusual sword

Tim Simmons · 16th August 2006, 06:34 PM

This is a 16th century hunting Estoc from the Wallace collection. I think we may well be looking at the genuine article. The goddess of the hunt would seem quite appropriate. Rather a special blade to have. If it were mine I would take the handle off. I would then display it proudly. Although I think it is a wonderful thing, I am not sure wether it would set an auction alight.

wolviex · 16th August 2006, 06:47 PM

Hi Tim!
It is a clue, no doubt. Thought blade discussed here is of different construction of course - that one from Wallace is wider at the point and with hole to attach some horizontal bar, to prevent deeper penetrating of the blade. This one is without such feature, and holes we can see are purely for decorating purposes.

Tim Simmons · 16th August 2006, 06:54 PM

Yes a clue. Some how it does not look like a fighting weapon. I would not like to fight an opponent with this blade if they had a straight blade. There are many versions of hunting blades as your life is not so dependant on them.

What is that picture from?

16th August 2006, 06:34 PM	#1
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,842	This is a 16th century hunting Estoc from the Wallace collection. I think we may well be looking at the genuine article. The goddess of the hunt would seem quite appropriate. Rather a special blade to have. If it were mine I would take the handle off. I would then display it proudly. Although I think it is a wonderful thing, I am not sure wether it would set an auction alight. Attached Images

16th August 2006, 06:47 PM	#2
wolviex Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Poland, Krakow Posts: 418	Hi Tim! It is a clue, no doubt. Thought blade discussed here is of different construction of course - that one from Wallace is wider at the point and with hole to attach some horizontal bar, to prevent deeper penetrating of the blade. This one is without such feature, and holes we can see are purely for decorating purposes. Attached Images

16th August 2006, 06:54 PM	#3
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,842	Yes a clue. Some how it does not look like a fighting weapon. I would not like to fight an opponent with this blade if they had a straight blade. There are many versions of hunting blades as your life is not so dependant on them. What is that picture from?