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Josh Hibbs




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PostPosted: Wed 26 Jan, 2005 3:13 pm    Post subject: My unknown sword         Reply with quote

I have had this sword for over five years now and I still am not quite surtain what type of sword it is. I have my guesses but if anyone else would be able to tell me then that would be great. it was actually this sword that inspired me to look more into swords and history. if it wasn't for this museum peace then I may not be striving to become an archeologist.


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Patrick Kelly




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PostPosted: Wed 26 Jan, 2005 4:18 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

It looks like a theatrical sword to me. Possibly something used in 19th-early 20th cent. opera.
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Nate C.




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PostPosted: Wed 26 Jan, 2005 4:34 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

I would second the theatrical (or Vic repro?) notion. Especially since the blade and grip are so "square" in profile. A period piece would have considerably more profile taper to the blade.

Just my 2 cents,

Nate C.

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D. Rosen





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PostPosted: Wed 26 Jan, 2005 9:05 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

I agree w/ Nate C.; it definitely looks like a victorian repro i've seen. Cool and interesting none-the-less. Looks to be based off a Spanish sword. (The modern incarnation is the stainless steel "El Cid" sword by a Spanish company)
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