4th July 2023, 09:22 PM | #1 |
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18th century Kastane
With Dutch VOC blade dated 1759, 22 carat hold bolster and carbochon star ruby...
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5th July 2023, 03:05 AM | #2 |
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Why is the date 1759 present on the blade?
As far as I remember the VOC was in a state of decline in this period. |
5th July 2023, 12:10 PM | #3 | |
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Moreover, while less successful than in the past, VOC survived until 1799 and even continued to mint their own coins throughout much of the 18th century. However, what I believe to be a definig factor placing this sword in the late 18th century, is not so much the blade as is the technique of the silverwork. All the silverwork of this sword is consistent with the 18th century style and methods, significantly less elaborate and flamboyant than the later, 19th century, examples. Last edited by mariusgmioc; 5th July 2023 at 03:28 PM. |
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5th July 2023, 06:52 PM | #4 |
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So 1759 could be the year it was presented to someone?
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5th July 2023, 07:25 PM | #5 |
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I don't think so.
VOC blades were usually dated and I believe 1759 is the date when the blade was made. I assume it was mounted in the Kastane at a later date, but still sometime in the 18th century. Last edited by mariusgmioc; 5th July 2023 at 07:59 PM. |
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The right blade looks like the blade from one of my old Gobang listings. |
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6th July 2023, 06:56 AM | #7 |
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I think I took the crop from the photo of your blade.
Last edited by mariusgmioc; 6th July 2023 at 08:20 AM. |
6th July 2023, 04:38 PM | #8 |
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Hello Marius,
A very nice high end kastane! Congrats! Attached pictures of a much more simple one sold recently on a German site. Regards, Detlef |
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Very rare find. Last edited by mariusgmioc; 7th July 2023 at 06:41 AM. |
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