Brothers from a different bladesmith - Two quite similar small swords

urbanspaceman · 2nd November 2024, 09:23 PM

I acquired an interesting variation on this theme some years ago (picture forthcoming) and was led to believe it was a Dutch ambidextrous dueling sword.
There is a series of Xs on each side of the blade at the forte.
It was dated, by the vendor, to the end of the 1600s.
It was considered a transitional rapier - which seems questionable.
I have subsequently seen one more with a completely different blade (see final pic) and now yet another two.
I think the hilt is the defining identity and look for confirmation as to its origin.

2nd November 2024, 09:23 PM	#7
urbanspaceman Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Tyneside. North-East England Posts: 541	dueling swords I acquired an interesting variation on this theme some years ago (picture forthcoming) and was led to believe it was a Dutch ambidextrous dueling sword. There is a series of Xs on each side of the blade at the forte. It was dated, by the vendor, to the end of the 1600s. It was considered a transitional rapier - which seems questionable. I have subsequently seen one more with a completely different blade (see final pic) and now yet another two. I think the hilt is the defining identity and look for confirmation as to its origin. Attached Images