A Pilgrim Sword

Ed · 9th May 2024, 05:50 PM

Ages ago I got friendly with Bill Guthman who is/was widely known as an expert on Americana, particularly colonial weapons and more particularly, powder horns.

https://www.antiquesandthearts.com/n...-guthman-dies/

I bought a number of things from him, including the sword that is the subject of this post.

It is called a "Pilgrim Sword" because it's form is similar to those that are pretty conclusively linked to the first settlers of the Plymouth Colony.
https://www.pilgrimhall.org/ce_arms_armor.htm

The length is 38 3/4" overall with a blade of 33 3/4". The point is worn and there are the barest remnants of decoration on the ricosso.

The date? First half of the 17th Century.

9th May 2024, 05:50 PM	#1
Ed Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 237	A Pilgrim Sword Ages ago I got friendly with Bill Guthman who is/was widely known as an expert on Americana, particularly colonial weapons and more particularly, powder horns. https://www.antiquesandthearts.com/n...-guthman-dies/ I bought a number of things from him, including the sword that is the subject of this post. It is called a "Pilgrim Sword" because it's form is similar to those that are pretty conclusively linked to the first settlers of the Plymouth Colony. https://www.pilgrimhall.org/ce_arms_armor.htm The length is 38 3/4" overall with a blade of 33 3/4". The point is worn and there are the barest remnants of decoration on the ricosso. The date? First half of the 17th Century. Attached Images