Arriving end next week.
Said to date from the second half XVI century.
The basket guard resembles those of Schiavonas, giving basis to the assumption that this sword is a primitive example of such swords.
The nice sturdy pommel is however from a different school, although certainly belonging to the original setup.
The blade tip is broken, probably only for a short length, despite the fuller appears to finish at the present end. Although not so commonly seen, blades may sometimes have full length fullers. Besides, this one (blade) still has a length of 84 cms. (over 33"), longer than 'current' schiavonas, i would say. I will check better on this issue when the sword arrives.
However the more significant 'handycap', which surely influenced this sword's price, is a fissure in one side of the blade near the forte. I expect it hasn't significantly debilitated the blade's consistency. Anyhow i don't intend to practice fencing with it, and when i see it with naked eyes i may conclude that such crack was no more than the ideal accident to put its price on a 'decent' level.
Your guys coments will be so much appreciated, be them either optimist or pessimist; just hit me hard, have no mercy
I must advance that i have previously seeked backstage advice with our internal consultant Jim McDougall and Schiavona passionate Nathan Robinson from myArmoury, for whom both my recognition is addressed.
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