Old Firangi with unidentified maker's name

Ian · 23rd March 2005, 06:57 PM

I have had this one for some time and it is in the original state that I received it. It has a traditional Indian basket hilt and a long straight blade on which is stamped a letter "T" over a name "HOLLI.." I have been unable to find a maker that corresponds to this mark. Anyone have suggestions?

Any idea of when this sword was made?

Here is an overall view of the sword:

The Indian basket hilt:

And the markings on the blade:

Ian.

23rd March 2005, 06:57 PM	#1
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,099	Old Firangi with unidentified maker's name I have had this one for some time and it is in the original state that I received it. It has a traditional Indian basket hilt and a long straight blade on which is stamped a letter "T" over a name "HOLLI.." I have been unable to find a maker that corresponds to this mark. Anyone have suggestions? Any idea of when this sword was made? Here is an overall view of the sword: The Indian basket hilt: And the markings on the blade: Ian.