Posts: 117 Location: San Antonio,Texas USA
Mon 26 Jun, 2006 6:59 pm
Another smallsword
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Mon 26 Jun, 2006 8:42 pm
William,
I have only recently began to study smallswords. It looks like a late 18th or 19th century cut steel smallsword--possibly British. I recommend posting this over on the "Cult of the Small-sword" thread (or start a new thread) on
www.swordforum.com in the antique and military sword section. They have some very knowledgeable people who are passionate about everything small-sword related.
Jonathan
Posts: 117 Location: San Antonio,Texas USA
Tue 27 Jun, 2006 2:34 pm
Thanks. I went over to that other forum and the consensus is that it's a late 19th century cut-steel court sword, most likely victorian. I'll wipe it down to get the dust off and maybe a little oil to retard the advancment of the rust, but I'll leave it mostly "as is". It has a lively feel and I'm sure it was and is a capable weapon. Let me know if you want me to email picture files in higher resolution. W.
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Tue 27 Jun, 2006 4:23 pm
William,
Your pics are great. I saw the post over on SFI's "Cult of the Smallsword". I thought yours looked like a courtsword, but I was hesitant to say as much as I have less knowledge of smallswords. I am glad that you were able to find the infomation you needed. If you want any info on preservation and/or restoration, do a search for "yet another sword restoration thread" (or something to that effect), and there will be a thread started by Glen C. that features links to some great info on the proper care of antique swords.
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