sword moro ? for identification

[Battara]

I guess I am the odd duck out. Although interesting and older than WWII in carving, I would still say that the blade is later, say, 1930s?

[kai]

Hello Jose,

I guess I am the odd duck out. Although interesting and older than WWII in carving, I would still say that the blade is later, say, 1930s?

That would have been about the latest date that I'd guess for this piece - probably somewhat earlier IMVHO. Not sure we can trust the label though.

Blade and fittings appear to be of similar age to me (with the possible exception of that "cloth ferrule" and the hanger rings).

Regards,
Kai

[weapons 27]

kai
Here's what I can decipher 1815 or 1875 pk asia 0123

[Iain]

Originally Posted by weapons 27

kai
Here's what I can decipher 1815 or 1875 pk asia 0123

Certainly looks like 1815 on the label to me.

[kronckew]

Originally Posted by weapons 27

kai
Here's what I can decipher 1815 or 1875 pk asia 0123

looks more like 1875 to me. the long upper cap stroke is more '7-ish' than '1-ish'

the rest is OK. looks like an old museum tag.

so my guesstimate:

1875 is the date of collection
PK possibly the collector's initials
ASIA the geo. region
0123 a catalogue number (the last digit is a bit unclear)

[weapons 27]

Thanks to all for your comments

antoine