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Forum: European Armoury 6th November 2023, 11:13 PM
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Posted By Fuzzysnuggleduck
Early 18th century style Court Sword

Hi,
I picked this one up a few month ago in auction. Was described as a rapier, but is evidently a court sword of the 1700-1750 period in dating.
231523

The blade is stamped on both sides as 'X...
Forum: European Armoury 26th June 2023, 02:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 10,263
Posted By Fuzzysnuggleduck
Thanks again! I think we have the 'rapier'...

Thanks again! I think we have the 'rapier' figured out. I can match the engraving style, the top of the missing panel/cut away, and the fuller and blade type to French officer's swords online.
I am...
Forum: European Armoury 25th June 2023, 07:29 AM
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Views: 10,263
Posted By Fuzzysnuggleduck
Thanks Radboud! That the riccaso is missing a...

Thanks Radboud!
That the riccaso is missing a bit, and maybe shortened, was something I considered since part of the engraving seems to look like it is cut off or could originally go below the edge...
Forum: European Armoury 24th June 2023, 11:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 10,263
Posted By Fuzzysnuggleduck
Little rapier with cut hilt - 18th century?

Hi,
Hoping forums members might have inputs and perspective on this one.

I collect British military swords mainly and firearms of the 18th and 19th century.
I took a chance in auction on this...
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