Identification help please

DaveA · 22nd January 2023, 08:35 PM

Sajen,

Thank you for the examples! When I think of stacked hilts, these are what comes to mind. What was (and remains) confusing is the thickness and decoration of the layers of the stack. Dots, of course, are a ubiquitous decoration but in my limited experience, seldom found on stacked hilts. The only examples in my collection are from Syria.

The shape of the blade and the triangular piece at the forte are a match. Thanks for finding this one!

Dave A.

Sajen · 22nd January 2023, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by DaveA

When I think of stacked hilts, these are what comes to mind. What was (and remains) confusing is the thickness and decoration of the layers of the stack. Dots, of course, are a ubiquitous decoration but in my limited experience, seldom found on stacked hilts.

Hello Dave,
Yes, the hilt construction is a little bit unusual.

Regards,
Detlef

22nd January 2023, 08:35 PM	#1
DaveA Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 415	Sajen, Thank you for the examples! When I think of stacked hilts, these are what comes to mind. What was (and remains) confusing is the thickness and decoration of the layers of the stack. Dots, of course, are a ubiquitous decoration but in my limited experience, seldom found on stacked hilts. The only examples in my collection are from Syria. The shape of the blade and the triangular piece at the forte are a match. Thanks for finding this one! Dave A.