XVII Century Bollock Dagger - Request for Info

[Jim McDougall]

Originally Posted by ulfberth

Hello, this is the first part of a 17th c rapier blade for wich someone made a grip resembling a lollock dagger wich is supposed to be about 200 years earlier.
The Name Heinich brabander is found on Pappenheimer rapiers and rapiers at the beginning of the 17th c but also on much later types of cup hilt rapiers as late as early 18th c. So this is the first part of a 17th c blade with a newly made grip that is historical not fitting, i realize thats not pleasant to hear but you asked.
kind regards
Ulfberth

Beautifully done assessment!!! Thank you for detailing this!! It is so important to have these kinds of 'creations' pointed out for the historical factors as well as that of the 'caveat emptor' element.
There are so many cases of true old blades used in these crafty copies, and this has of course been done since the 1800s with the reproductions made for gentlemens smoking room displays etc.

The tough part of collecting is learning, and these kinds of hard lessons have been experienced by all of us. It is hard to be candid, but necessary and I appreciate this.