Spanish bilbo broadsword 18th c.

M ELEY · 29th December 2019, 12:56 AM

Check out Cathey's thread for 'Spanish bilbo 1700' for info on these...

Now $1650 + shipping-

M ELEY · 30th December 2019, 10:22 PM

I would hate to sell this on eBay!!!

$1600 and I'll pay shipping. Also open to offers???

M ELEY · 5th January 2020, 02:54 AM

I've been told by a friend much more knowledgeable than I that these were more prevalent in the Caribbean and coastal areas of the Spanish Main than they ever were in the American SW. A true piece of pirate/nautical history here, folks. Believe me when i say I hate to part with her, but bills are bills. Note that the bilbo types are much rarer than the later models with the sail-type shell guards. This has the bilobate guards of differing size.

$1550

M ELEY · 7th January 2020, 05:24 PM

Last offer I'm afraid then perhaps off to eBay (

)-

$1500

(what I paid for it nearly twenty years ago) and I'll also throw in shipping if in the U.S.

M ELEY · 12th January 2020, 02:57 AM

I've just learned my Forum mailbox was full and have cleared it if anyone has any questions. Also would still consider an offer if interested...

M ELEY · 22nd January 2020, 08:00 PM

More interesting info just learned from this very Forum and other sources-

The arrow marking at the ricasso is the mark of the Barcelona dagger smith's guild used since the 17th c. and seen on many other cup-hilts of the period. So this blade isn't a German import after all.

Now accepting any offers for consideration. Finances are begging I do so-

M ELEY · 15th May 2020, 07:58 AM

Sold elsewhere!

29th December 2019, 12:56 AM	#1
M ELEY Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NC, U.S.A. Posts: 2,141	Check out Cathey's thread for 'Spanish bilbo 1700' for info on these... Now $1650 + shipping-

30th December 2019, 10:22 PM	#2
M ELEY Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NC, U.S.A. Posts: 2,141	I would hate to sell this on eBay!!! $1600 and I'll pay shipping. Also open to offers???

5th January 2020, 02:54 AM	#3
M ELEY Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NC, U.S.A. Posts: 2,141	I've been told by a friend much more knowledgeable than I that these were more prevalent in the Caribbean and coastal areas of the Spanish Main than they ever were in the American SW. A true piece of pirate/nautical history here, folks. Believe me when i say I hate to part with her, but bills are bills. Note that the bilbo types are much rarer than the later models with the sail-type shell guards. This has the bilobate guards of differing size. $1550

7th January 2020, 05:24 PM	#4
M ELEY Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NC, U.S.A. Posts: 2,141	Last offer I'm afraid then perhaps off to eBay ( )- $1500 (what I paid for it nearly twenty years ago) and I'll also throw in shipping if in the U.S.

12th January 2020, 02:57 AM	#5
M ELEY Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NC, U.S.A. Posts: 2,141	I've just learned my Forum mailbox was full and have cleared it if anyone has any questions. Also would still consider an offer if interested...

22nd January 2020, 08:00 PM	#6
M ELEY Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NC, U.S.A. Posts: 2,141	More interesting info just learned from this very Forum and other sources- The arrow marking at the ricasso is the mark of the Barcelona dagger smith's guild used since the 17th c. and seen on many other cup-hilts of the period. So this blade isn't a German import after all. Now accepting any offers for consideration. Finances are begging I do so-

15th May 2020, 07:58 AM	#7
M ELEY Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NC, U.S.A. Posts: 2,141	Sold elsewhere!