A Hand and a Half

Ed · 25th July 2025, 10:41 PM

Bought this at auction some time ago. I am not sure if I posted it but if so, apologies.

This might be my favorite "thing". It is real, it is not a gold inlaid cutsie thing, this was a working sword of a well off soldier.

Note the Andrea Ferra mark on both side. Also there is a mark on the ricosso which, I am embarrassed to say, I just noticed. An eagle maybe?? Thoughts appreciated.

Lee · Yesterday, 10:25 PM

I can surely see why this would be a favorite! 16th century? Would this be classified as a writhen hilt?

25th July 2025, 10:41 PM	#1
Ed Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 266	A Hand and a Half Bought this at auction some time ago. I am not sure if I posted it but if so, apologies. This might be my favorite "thing". It is real, it is not a gold inlaid cutsie thing, this was a working sword of a well off soldier. Note the Andrea Ferra mark on both side. Also there is a mark on the ricosso which, I am embarrassed to say, I just noticed. An eagle maybe?? Thoughts appreciated. Attached Images

Yesterday, 10:25 PM	#2
Lee EAAF Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Upstate New York, USA Posts: 939	I can surely see why this would be a favorite! 16th century? Would this be classified as a writhen hilt?