19th century fencing foils

broadaxe · 30th November 2008, 08:27 AM

Unfortunately the initials C.G. do not ring any bell

The POB is down the blade (comparing to a modern foil), due to the small pommel, and this is also an evidence of an amateure making. I think the broad shoulders were intended to give more weight up the blade - the same way it was on practice longswords of the 15th c. in order to have a safe flexible blade with good balance similar to a fighting sword's. The length is somewhat shorter then the standard. Nevertheless, the work look of high quality.
Steel guard sabers used to have nickel plating and/or coloring, but I don't know if this used to be a must.

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30th November 2008, 08:27 AM	#28
broadaxe Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 334	Unfortunately the initials C.G. do not ring any bell The POB is down the blade (comparing to a modern foil), due to the small pommel, and this is also an evidence of an amateure making. I think the broad shoulders were intended to give more weight up the blade - the same way it was on practice longswords of the 15th c. in order to have a safe flexible blade with good balance similar to a fighting sword's. The length is somewhat shorter then the standard. Nevertheless, the work look of high quality. Steel guard sabers used to have nickel plating and/or coloring, but I don't know if this used to be a must.