Real or copy? (Montante, Bastard, Claymore)

Ed · 9th December 2008, 03:39 PM

These are the images of a Taurag-bladded English Officers Hilt sword that was discussed here some ages ago. I think that I was beguiled (at the time) with Burton's report of survivals of Crusader blades (suitably rehilted) among various middle eastern tribes. The consensus, I recall, was that there was a thriving trade between Europe and the mid east.

Anyhoo, here is the best reference that I have at hand:

Briggs, Lloyd Cabot European Blades in Tuareg Swords and Daggers, Journal of the Arms and Armour Society, London 1965, V, 2 37-92.

Ed · 9th December 2008, 04:03 PM

Thinking about it, this is a very versitile blade. You want medieval? You got it! You want Brit Civil War, You got it!! You want ...

Just add hilt and mix well.

celtan · 9th December 2008, 04:43 PM

Ed, you're being mischievous. Santa isn't bringing you that aged Chivas Regal you asked him for, nor the 09' Jag...

I spent a few minutes searching the net for Lithuanian blades to no effect (yes, there's a place called Taurag in Lithuania). So I thought, what do you know? It's european after all !

Then I went back to your post, and I found the Tuareg ref...

What can I say,. Got me!

: )

Let's raise the stakes. I'm throwing you guys this tasty morsel.

Best

Manuel

Ed · 9th December 2008, 08:09 PM

Victorian re-hilted German 16th c. blade?

katana · 9th December 2008, 08:15 PM

....possibly a 1580 Rapier....British

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Ed · 9th December 2008, 08:33 PM

Cheater

celtan · 9th December 2008, 10:08 PM

The Taurag Trap has been avenged!

No, seriously, you guys think it truly can be late 16th C.? It's gorgeous, I salivate everytime I hold it....

katana · 9th December 2008, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed

Cheater

celtan · 9th December 2008, 11:38 PM

ditto

katana · 10th December 2008, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed

Cheater

Or as Mr Sherlock Holmes has said..."“There is nothing more deceptive than an obvious fact..."

Who's to say the label on the sword is correct though....

Kind Regards David

9th December 2008, 08:15 PM	#5
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	....possibly a 1580 Rapier....British . Attached Images

9th December 2008, 11:38 PM	#9
celtan Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: PR, USA Posts: 679	ditto Last edited by celtan; 10th December 2008 at 01:49 PM.

9th December 2008, 03:39 PM	#1
Ed Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 260	These are the images of a Taurag-bladded English Officers Hilt sword that was discussed here some ages ago. I think that I was beguiled (at the time) with Burton's report of survivals of Crusader blades (suitably rehilted) among various middle eastern tribes. The consensus, I recall, was that there was a thriving trade between Europe and the mid east. Anyhoo, here is the best reference that I have at hand: Briggs, Lloyd Cabot European Blades in Tuareg Swords and Daggers, Journal of the Arms and Armour Society, London 1965, V, 2 37-92.

9th December 2008, 04:03 PM	#2
Ed Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 260	Thinking about it, this is a very versitile blade. You want medieval? You got it! You want Brit Civil War, You got it!! You want ... Just add hilt and mix well.

9th December 2008, 04:43 PM	#3
celtan Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: PR, USA Posts: 679	Ed, you're being mischievous. Santa isn't bringing you that aged Chivas Regal you asked him for, nor the 09' Jag... I spent a few minutes searching the net for Lithuanian blades to no effect (yes, there's a place called Taurag in Lithuania). So I thought, what do you know? It's european after all ! Then I went back to your post, and I found the Tuareg ref... What can I say,. Got me! : ) Let's raise the stakes. I'm throwing you guys this tasty morsel. Best Manuel

9th December 2008, 08:09 PM	#4
Ed Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 260	Victorian re-hilted German 16th c. blade?

9th December 2008, 08:33 PM	#6
Ed Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 260	Cheater

9th December 2008, 10:08 PM	#7
celtan Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: PR, USA Posts: 679	The Taurag Trap has been avenged! No, seriously, you guys think it truly can be late 16th C.? It's gorgeous, I salivate everytime I hold it....