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jcbarnett
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Stunning Small Sword Jan 20, 2013 3:58:56 GMT

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Post by jcbarnett on Jan 20, 2013 3:58:56 GMT

I thought I would share one of my prized swords with my SBG friends - This is a Rococo or Baroque style small-sword manufactured between 1700-1740 that I purchased from Sailor-in-Saddle last year. I will use the Sailor in Saddle description to sum it up because it is 'spot on' -

The hilt of this early to mid-18th century small-sword is silver-washed hand-chased bronze. The quality of the decorative work is quite good, featuring classical figures, hunting motifs and florals. Every aspect of the hilt is decorated. An unusual and rare feature is the small eagle head finial on the pommel. The blade is rapier-like, stiff, rhomboid in cross-section, with a deep central fuller on either side. The balance on this lovely sword is outstanding.

One of my favorite pieces that I believe to have Prussian origins based on the motif and style. Pretty cool sword...

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Lunaman Senior Forumite Posts: 3,974	Stunning Small Sword Jan 20, 2013 9:04:20 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Lunaman on Jan 20, 2013 9:04:20 GMT Holy crap. That is all kinds of gorgeous.
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William Swiger Global Moderator Retired Global Moderator "If I must choose between peace and righteousness, I choose righteousness" — Theodore Roosevelt Posts: 11,040	Stunning Small Sword Jan 20, 2013 9:26:50 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by William Swiger on Jan 20, 2013 9:26:50 GMT Not my area of interest but that is a very nice sword. Congratulations!
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jcbarnett Member Posts: 105	Stunning Small Sword Jan 20, 2013 13:46:48 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by jcbarnett on Jan 20, 2013 13:46:48 GMT Thanks!
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Silver_Fan Member Posts: 34	Stunning Small Sword Jan 20, 2013 18:52:47 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Silver_Fan on Jan 20, 2013 18:52:47 GMT Thats a really pretty sword, may I ask how long the blade is? I'm in the process of putting together a small sword trainer.
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jcbarnett Member Posts: 105	Stunning Small Sword Jan 20, 2013 20:05:42 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by jcbarnett on Jan 20, 2013 20:05:42 GMT Hi Silver, The blade is 30.75 inches long with a width of 0.50 inches at the ricasso with an even taper to the point. John
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Kilted Cossack
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Stunning Small Sword Jan 20, 2013 23:27:18 GMT

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Post by Kilted Cossack on Jan 20, 2013 23:27:18 GMT

That is all kinds of nice, right there.

In the past, I have always maintained that I prefer "elegantly plain" versions with little decoration. My recent purchase of a Hanwei Charlemagne saber has opened my eyes somewhat in that regard. That smallsword is beautifully elegant without sacrificing a whit of practicality.

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Lunaman
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Stunning Small Sword Jan 21, 2013 0:17:42 GMT

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Post by Lunaman on Jan 21, 2013 0:17:42 GMT

My initial reaction:

jcbarnett wrote
I thought I would share one of my prized swords with my SBG friends - This is a Rococo or Baroque style small-sword manufactured between 1700-1740 that I purchased from Sailor-in-Saddle last year. I will use the Sailor in Saddle description to sum it up because it is 'spot on' -

The hilt of this early to mid-18th century small-sword is silver-washed hand-chased bronze. The quality of the decorative work is quite good, featuring classical figures, hunting motifs and florals. Every aspect of the hilt is decorated. An unusual and rare feature is the small eagle head finial on the pommel. The blade is rapier-like, stiff, rhomboid in cross-section, with a deep central fuller on either side. The balance on this lovely sword is outstanding.

One of my favorite pieces that I believe to have Prussian origins based on the motif and style. Pretty cool sword...

These are some of my Sword Designs: viewtopic.php?f=40&t=120
These are some of my museum photos: viewtopic.php?f=2&t=9591

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Stunning Small Sword

Post by jcbarnett on Jan 20, 2013 3:58:56 GMT

Post by Lunaman on Jan 20, 2013 9:04:20 GMT

Post by William Swiger on Jan 20, 2013 9:26:50 GMT

Post by jcbarnett on Jan 20, 2013 13:46:48 GMT

Post by Silver_Fan on Jan 20, 2013 18:52:47 GMT

Post by jcbarnett on Jan 20, 2013 20:05:42 GMT

Post by Kilted Cossack on Jan 20, 2013 23:27:18 GMT

Post by Lunaman on Jan 21, 2013 0:17:42 GMT

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