A paradise hilt

Yannis · 6th December 2005, 06:55 PM

I had not seen something like this before I bought it. I think you will find it interesting. I will try to describe it.

Hilt and bolster look like are solid steel, so the knife is very heavy. All the birds, flowers and grapes you see are not just inlay they are in 3D. Silver for birds and branches, brass for flowers and enamel (?) for grapes. There is engraving under them to hold inlay in place. It is not in the photos but there is a brass snake inlay on the back side of blade. Total size 39cm (15'').

I think scabbard is later and does not fit as it should be.

I have some strong ideas about origin, age etc, but I wish to hear yours, if you please to comment. Especially I invite Battara for his precious knowledge on silverwork.

6th December 2005, 06:55 PM	#1
Yannis Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Athens Greece Posts: 479	A paradise hilt I had not seen something like this before I bought it. I think you will find it interesting. I will try to describe it. Hilt and bolster look like are solid steel, so the knife is very heavy. All the birds, flowers and grapes you see are not just inlay they are in 3D. Silver for birds and branches, brass for flowers and enamel (?) for grapes. There is engraving under them to hold inlay in place. It is not in the photos but there is a brass snake inlay on the back side of blade. Total size 39cm (15''). I think scabbard is later and does not fit as it should be. I have some strong ideas about origin, age etc, but I wish to hear yours, if you please to comment. Especially I invite Battara for his precious knowledge on silverwork.