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Lead Moderator European Armoury
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Portugal
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Total length 36 cms. (14").
Pattern of marks on both sides has a similar tendence, although more extended on the front. On the back, near the socket, there is small symbol ... maker's mark ? As so often with these things, it can be seen by the beaten socket bottom, that it was some time used as a "modern utensile", like a chisel. It was gathered in the Country interior, in a tiny country village with a very old monastery and a medieval tower, this now used for residential tourism. This doesn't mean this piece once belonged there, but it has all the looks of being a very old item ... in my ignorance, i would dare 17th century ??? ![]() One thing that intrigues me, not being a connoisseur, is the edges of the blade, that are completely "squared". Although the socket and the general shape of this piece makes me think this is a weapon, i wouldn't be sure without a help from someone who being more within this area, or has ever seen something similar. Gentlemen, i will apreciate your coments. Fernando |
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