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Luka Borscak
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 Posted: Sat 09 Jul, 2011 5:45 pm Post subject: French brazil nut sword, info needed... |
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I really like this sword and I would appreciate all info or additional photos if anyone has any. Date, find place, dimensions... This photo is by Zach Luna.
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Nathan Robinson
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Fabrice Cognot
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| Posted: Mon 11 Jul, 2011 6:24 pm Post subject: |
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Sorry to disagree, Nathan : this sword comes from Le Mans (inventory number 1981.885.9), and has been found in Rennes, Britanny, in the Vilaine river in the XIXth century.
It is about 90 cm in length with a 75 cm blade. The reverse side of the pommel shows a dog-like figure, as seen on the relevant 'Barta sword' thread. I might be able to give you more precise dimensions if I manage to see it from closer next September, but until then it will remain behind a thick glass window at the Cluny.
Cheers
Fab
PhD in medieval archeology.
HEMAC member
De Taille et d'Estoc director
Maker of high quality historical-inspired pieces.
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Nathan Robinson
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Luka Borscak
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| Posted: Mon 11 Jul, 2011 6:58 pm Post subject: |
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| Fabrice Cognot wrote: | Sorry to disagree, Nathan : this sword comes from Le Mans (inventory number 1981.885.9), and has been found in Rennes, Britanny, in the Vilaine river in the XIXth century.
It is about 90 cm in length with a 75 cm blade. The reverse side of the pommel shows a dog-like figure, as seen on the relevant 'Barta sword' thread. I might be able to give you more precise dimensions if I manage to see it from closer next September, but until then it will remain behind a thick glass window at the Cluny.
Cheers
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Thanks! Do you maybe know its dating?
Nathan, they are similar swords, it's easy to miss one for another...
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Fabrice Cognot
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This is a standard topic