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28th June 2014, 03:31 PM
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The ship was large and copper bottomed. Both cannons and encrusted muskets / musket parts were recovered from her. As I photograph more items I will post some of them here. Last edited by dana_w; 28th June 2014 at 03:54 PM. |
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28th June 2014, 11:48 PM
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For comparison purposes here is a "FRENCH GRENADIER HANGER C.1767" which sold recently at auction next to the recovered grip.
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29th June 2014, 02:38 AM
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Great! Looking forward to more pics!
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30th June 2014, 10:35 PM
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I've found indications that the grip is most likely from a French Marine Cutlass / Briquet. It was based on the Model 1767, but lacks the reverse langets on the stirrup guard.
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1st July 2014, 02:46 AM
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Good work, Dana! As mentioned, the brass-hilted French swords of that period were all very similar. The briquet and its many patterns are a study unto themselves. The marine model absolutely fits the history, though.
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