Short Sword for ID

Iliad · 8th August 2012, 11:56 PM

Hi all,
I am posting this on behalf of a friend, so have no history. I have an idea that it may be a Hunting sword, maybe German? Can anyone help to identify? Overall length 18 inches.
Best regards,
Brian

Dmitry · 9th August 2012, 12:56 AM

Nice sword! I think it's English, rather than German. Based on its appearance I would say this was an officer's personal weapon, rather than civilian's.
Tha blade appears to be of earlier period, than the mounts, and was shortened. I would guess the the blade is from late 1600s onward, and the sword ca.1795. It has a good 'naval officer's hanger' vibe to it.

Jim McDougall · 9th August 2012, 07:43 PM

I agree this is likely to be German, certainly European in any case, and the alteration of the blade well noted as well as end of 18th century as Dmitry has suggested. The naval suggestion seems well placed in keeping with the mounts of military form and the dirklike size. Its unfortunate that the markings are so indistinct, but enough left to reveal likely Solingen origin of blade.

fernando · 9th August 2012, 11:20 PM

Nice sword Brian

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You made it this time

Jim McDougall · 10th August 2012, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by fernando

Nice sword Brian

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You made it this time

Most definitely!!! In looking more in the blade it does very much resemble good Solingen fighting blade with the fuller pattern and the fluke below. Most of the 'Andrea Ferara' blades of 17th-early 18th century had these flukes on either side of the fullers, as seen on Scottish baskethilts .
The contemporary scabbard reinforces the idea of heirloom blade refurbished into dirk or hanger, and even the damaged guard does not detract from the staid charm of this weapon.

Well done Brian!!!! and thank you for sharing it .

All the best,
Jim

Iliad · 10th August 2012, 11:20 PM

Gentlemen, thank you for your helpful responses. Always appreciated.
Best regards to all,
Brian

8th August 2012, 11:56 PM	#1
Iliad Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 187	Short Sword for ID Hi all, I am posting this on behalf of a friend, so have no history. I have an idea that it may be a Hunting sword, maybe German? Can anyone help to identify? Overall length 18 inches. Best regards, Brian Attached Images

10th August 2012, 11:20 PM	#6
Iliad Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 187	Short sword for ID Gentlemen, thank you for your helpful responses. Always appreciated. Best regards to all, Brian

9th August 2012, 12:56 AM	#2
Dmitry Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 607	Nice sword! I think it's English, rather than German. Based on its appearance I would say this was an officer's personal weapon, rather than civilian's. Tha blade appears to be of earlier period, than the mounts, and was shortened. I would guess the the blade is from late 1600s onward, and the sword ca.1795. It has a good 'naval officer's hanger' vibe to it.

9th August 2012, 07:43 PM	#3
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 9,946	I agree this is likely to be German, certainly European in any case, and the alteration of the blade well noted as well as end of 18th century as Dmitry has suggested. The naval suggestion seems well placed in keeping with the mounts of military form and the dirklike size. Its unfortunate that the markings are so indistinct, but enough left to reveal likely Solingen origin of blade.

9th August 2012, 11:20 PM	#4
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Nice sword Brian . You made it this time