Strange rapier by Klingenthal

Valjhun · 17th November 2008, 08:27 AM

I've got that rapier like sword recently. It is marked klingenthal. any thoughts?

Chris Evans · 17th November 2008, 09:51 AM

Hi Valjhun,

Looks like a 19th century attempt to replicate a renaissance left hand fencing dagger used in conjunction with a rapier. I have seen Spanish renditions of the theme going back to the late 1800s. This may help: http://users.skynet.be/euro-swords/klingenthal.htm

Cheers
Chris

fernando · 17th November 2008, 06:22 PM

Hi Valjhun,
And here you will find the Colaux poinçons (marks) at Klingenthal; you will find the ones from your blade.
http://www.chez.com/klingenthal/pres..._marquages.htm
Fernando

17th November 2008, 08:27 AM	#1
Valjhun Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 692	Strange rapier by Klingenthal I've got that rapier like sword recently. It is marked klingenthal. any thoughts? Attached Images

17th November 2008, 09:51 AM	#2
Chris Evans Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 675	Hi Valjhun, Looks like a 19th century attempt to replicate a renaissance left hand fencing dagger used in conjunction with a rapier. I have seen Spanish renditions of the theme going back to the late 1800s. This may help: http://users.skynet.be/euro-swords/klingenthal.htm Cheers Chris

17th November 2008, 06:22 PM	#3
fernando Lead Moderator European Armoury Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Hi Valjhun, And here you will find the Colaux poinçons (marks) at Klingenthal; you will find the ones from your blade. http://www.chez.com/klingenthal/pres..._marquages.htm Fernando