SEBASTIAN HERNANDEZ

[fernando]

Dear Keith, for a sword like that one, i wouldn't mind going on a tuna sandwich diet for a rather long while; actually an excelent option to lose some of my overweight.
Pity that your both pictures (intended) to show Hernandez name and punzon didn't come out so clear. Maybe you have a chance to repeat them.
But speaking of inequivocal Toledan blades, and as also a reminder to Jim , allow me show you my not so gorgeous example, signed and marked by Gonzalo Simon, position #35 in Palomares nomina.


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[urbanspaceman]

Hello Fernando.
Of all the swept-hilt rapiers, that one is my favourite - by a long way. I've looked at your avatar many times and admired the sword. Somehow, it speaks to me.
I searched a long time to acquire a similar one and finally came across this.
I have not been able to find out who made it or where it came from, but I suspect it looks like a 'City Guard' shield - of which there are a multitude; also, I am unfamiliar with the script.
I abandoned the search and simply enjoyed the sword.
With regard to the Hernandez senior rapier: I will attempt to take more detailed photos when it arrives.
Regards, Keith.
ps
Incidentally, observe these traces of a gold coloured metal in the ricasso; are they just part of the mix or do they have some significance; I was never certain. KF

[fernando]

It would take someone with more luggage to accurately judge on that inscription but, within my limitations, i dare say it is just gibberish. Also the symbol on the left, a very early one, was certainly hijacked.
As (i think) i recall reading, in this case in Toledo, one of the crafts was blade guilding. This being a luxury asset, not always customers requested it. Also this being a very thin gold layer, tends to vanish within time.

[fernando]

Say Keith, do want me to correct the title of your 'HERNANI' topic to HERNANDEZ ?

[urbanspaceman]

Yes, I think that would be appropriate, thank-you.

[Victrix]

Originally Posted by fernando

Dear Keith, for a sword like that one, i wouldn't mind going on a tuna sandwich diet for a rather long while; actually an excelent option to lose some of my overweight.
Pity that your both pictures (intended) to show Hernandez name and punzon didn't come out so clear. Maybe you have a chance to repeat them.
But speaking of inequivocal Toledan blades, and as also a reminder to Jim , allow me show you my not so gorgeous example, signed and marked by Gonzalo Simon, position #35 in Palomares nomina.


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Now that’s a proper sword

[urbanspaceman]

Which one?

[urbanspaceman]

I have done my best but I no longer have my pro gear.
It would appear I saw what I wanted to see and the punzone is not what I imagined.
I don't know what it is... does anyone.
So, without the second identifier we cannot be certain this is in fact a Sebastian Hernandes blade - even though it says so on both sides.
Nonetheless, it is a spectacular sword.
ps
these seem to be very peculiar Es

[fernando]

This might be of no use but, considerations on the Hernandez and their punzones are woven HERE.

[RogerFox]

Hello guys, this is my contribution to the topic of Sebastian Hernandez.

Already showed in a dedicated post, but this is my Smallsword (quite surely a composition of different years) with its blade marked as XX Sebastian X Ernandes XX and then the Anchor...

[mariusgmioc]

Talking about Sebastian Hernandez...
And no, it is not mine...
I missed it narrowly in an auction a couple of years ago...