20th December 2015, 11:25 AM | #1 |
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Spanish or Prussian markings?
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Can anyone help me identify these blade markings on an old sword my brother has? I was told they are Spanish, but have seen some similar that are Prussian. Thank you Andy |
20th December 2015, 03:34 PM | #2 |
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Welcome to the forum, Andrew .
I would be surprised if these were indeed Spanish |
20th December 2015, 04:05 PM | #3 |
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I think these signs are of Mexican origin
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21st December 2015, 08:51 AM | #4 |
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It is in a Walloon type sword, so not Mexican! And I do not think the Mexicans had the ability to make such quality stamps as used on the kings head.
I was given a copy of page 1 of 1000 Marks of European Blademakers. Apparently an 8 pronged sun symbol is quite unique (most have less prongs), and are connected with Alman de Juan of Spain in the 16C |
21st December 2015, 11:26 AM | #5 |
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Hey there
Without entering into the definition of origin, I wonder how is it in high relief or bas-relief, or a photographic problem, focus? In addition, for an accurate, complete picture be advisable or gun na opinion. Affectionately. Fernando K |
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22nd December 2015, 12:39 PM | #7 |
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Fernando K is sometimes betrayed by the translating engine.
I guess he suggests that the picture doesn't show whether the marks are protruding out of the blade or impressed into it. He also suggests that a complete view of the whole sword would help to define its origin ... which i fully agree. Could you that, Andrew ? |
6th March 2018, 01:52 PM | #8 |
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A blade with similar 'crowned bearded head' marks mounted as a hunting sword with mid 18th century London silver hallmarks is reported to have been sold as lot 310 by Taylor & Fletcher on 22 Feb 2018.
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6th March 2018, 05:22 PM | #9 |
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Wundes? If the sword (once we see it!) is of the late 17th/early 18th, could this be a variation of the Wundes Brothers stamp, as found on German and English hangers of the above mentioned period.
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