Interesting saber

Tim Simmons · 19th October 2023, 03:12 PM

Ah I see what "milandro" is on about. The profile of opening for the blade is wrong for this decorated blade.

milandro · 19th October 2023, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Tim Simmons

Ah I see what "milandro" is on about. The profile of opening for the blade is wrong for this decorated blade. The hole looks made for a heavier blade and I suspect it more of a heavier curved cavalry blade. A proper sabre.

I suspect you got me confused with Gustav whom, I think, has perplexities on the fitting of the blade (which I may share after seeing his highlighted pictures).

It would be most unusual, though, that this would have a cavalry blade since the guard is most positively one for navy ( very prominent anchor).

Something may be the matter.

There may have been legitimate reasons why this blade is there or fishy ones (you see the navy connection?

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Gustav · 19th October 2023, 03:17 PM

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Tim Simmons · 19th October 2023, 03:24 PM

Having dismissed the curved sabre blade I have found this I will add the link . 1827

Tim Simmons · 19th October 2023, 03:29 PM

More stuff here that suggest some variants are around.

https://www.fordemilitaryantiques.co...al-navy-swords

Gustav · 19th October 2023, 03:33 PM

Yes, Tim, I also thought a reforged pipeback could be the explanation of that strange diagonal fuller, if there is any at all.

Tim Simmons · 19th October 2023, 03:45 PM

I think you are spot on something fishy here. If it was a special Wilkinson's fit up or conversion, with such lavish decoration, clearly for a high ranking bod then I think they would have made the blade fit properly.

19th October 2023, 03:17 PM	#3
Gustav Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,273	... Last edited by Gustav; 19th October 2023 at 03:18 PM. Reason: irrelevant after Milandro's post

19th October 2023, 03:24 PM	#4
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,842	Having dismissed the curved sabre blade I have found this I will add the link . 1827 Attached Images

19th October 2023, 03:12 PM	#1
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,842	Ah I see what "milandro" is on about. The profile of opening for the blade is wrong for this decorated blade.

19th October 2023, 03:29 PM	#5
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,842	More stuff here that suggest some variants are around. https://www.fordemilitaryantiques.co...al-navy-swords

19th October 2023, 03:33 PM	#6
Gustav Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,273	Yes, Tim, I also thought a reforged pipeback could be the explanation of that strange diagonal fuller, if there is any at all.

19th October 2023, 03:45 PM	#7
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,842	I think you are spot on something fishy here. If it was a special Wilkinson's fit up or conversion, with such lavish decoration, clearly for a high ranking bod then I think they would have made the blade fit properly.