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Wed 05 Jan, 2011 6:54 am
Hilt detail
Hello All
I would agree that the hilt is ill represented by the artist in this case. I am not sure of the size of the original art but this does seem to be a relatively explainable as a hilt of Norman type 56, 74 or 75 depending on details and construction.
This excellent Flickr user had the largest pic I could find of the work
uisdinn's photostream He owns rights to all images.
Here is an iso of my best guess to what the artist meant to be rapier. The upper sweeps seem to be lifted towards the pommel more then they should and the side ring seems to have been ill conceived as being on top of the arms as opposed to in the same plan. But if these elements are allowed to descend into place it would seem to fit the type well.
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As an aside I think the Mort hilt that is traditional for
Sir T is in Cleveland and is a broad double edge style piece.
Best
Craig