Left hand dagger ... or a Christmas self gift

fernando · 19th December 2018, 06:15 PM

It's done ... and arriving next Sunday !
Based on a picture of part of someone's collection, sent to me two years ago, followed by a brief look when i later visited his house. I don't even recall if i have handled it.
I hope i am not frustrated when i am able to check the whole of it, soon as it arrives. It has cost me a pile of money.
Naturally i am counting with a good genuine left hand dagger from the 1600's.The fluted pommel will make it look like the partner of a swept hilt rapier i have.
Nothing to show for the time being. Pictures of the entire thing right after Christmas.

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Kmaddock · 19th December 2018, 09:12 PM

I know the feeling of excitement Fernando
My v long barrel pistol is under our Christmas tree waiting to be in wrapped
Now all we have to do is stay off the naughty list
Hope it is all you wished for on your letter to Santa
Keep well
Ken

fernando · 20th December 2018, 10:35 AM

Thank you Ken,
Actually my letter to Father Christmas (as we call him here) was a generous bank transfer

. I have already picked a bag to pack him for the tree soon as it arrives ... but not before i handle it, picture it, measure it and weight it

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Merry Christmas to you and all audience

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fernando · 24th December 2018, 11:36 AM

With me now. Pictures as good as i can.
Blade length: 29 cms.
Width at forte: 28 m/m.
Thickness at forte: 8 m/m.
Total length: 42 cms_
Quillons width: 13 cms.
Weight: 419 grams.

What do you guys thing of this; Italian ? from the 1600's ?
Anyone care to comment ?

Thank you.
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fernando · 27th December 2018, 02:57 PM

So i received reliable information that this is a XIX century copy. Deal reverted, item returning to origin

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So much for my self Christmas gift

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Kmaddock · 27th December 2018, 06:44 PM

Hi Fernando
Sorry to hear that
At least you get the money back and hope you can forget about the experience
You have learnt the lesson without having to pay the price!

I had a look at my long barrel percussion pistol today after the christmas rush
I have it soaking in diesel at moment and I will report on the item soon enough.
Christmas is v busy with an eight and ten year old but v enjoyable
Regards
Ken

19th December 2018, 06:15 PM	#1
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Left hand dagger ... or a Christmas self gift It's done ... and arriving next Sunday ! Based on a picture of part of someone's collection, sent to me two years ago, followed by a brief look when i later visited his house. I don't even recall if i have handled it. I hope i am not frustrated when i am able to check the whole of it, soon as it arrives. It has cost me a pile of money. Naturally i am counting with a good genuine left hand dagger from the 1600's.The fluted pommel will make it look like the partner of a swept hilt rapier i have. Nothing to show for the time being. Pictures of the entire thing right after Christmas. . Attached Images Last edited by fernando; 19th December 2018 at 07:04 PM.

24th December 2018, 11:36 AM	#4
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	With me now. Pictures as good as i can. Blade length: 29 cms. Width at forte: 28 m/m. Thickness at forte: 8 m/m. Total length: 42 cms_ Quillons width: 13 cms. Weight: 419 grams. What do you guys thing of this; Italian ? from the 1600's ? Anyone care to comment ? Thank you. . Attached Images

19th December 2018, 09:12 PM	#2
Kmaddock Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Ireland Posts: 543	I know the feeling of excitement Fernando My v long barrel pistol is under our Christmas tree waiting to be in wrapped Now all we have to do is stay off the naughty list Hope it is all you wished for on your letter to Santa Keep well Ken

20th December 2018, 10:35 AM	#3
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Thank you Ken, Actually my letter to Father Christmas (as we call him here) was a generous bank transfer . I have already picked a bag to pack him for the tree soon as it arrives ... but not before i handle it, picture it, measure it and weight it . Merry Christmas to you and all audience .

27th December 2018, 02:57 PM	#5
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	So i received reliable information that this is a XIX century copy. Deal reverted, item returning to origin . So much for my self Christmas gift .

27th December 2018, 06:44 PM	#6
Kmaddock Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Ireland Posts: 543	Hi Fernando Sorry to hear that At least you get the money back and hope you can forget about the experience You have learnt the lesson without having to pay the price! I had a look at my long barrel percussion pistol today after the christmas rush I have it soaking in diesel at moment and I will report on the item soon enough. Christmas is v busy with an eight and ten year old but v enjoyable Regards Ken