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Title: Old sword found in the Attic Post by: Neil on January 02, 2015, 11:31:07 AM I found this many moons ago in my parents attic and transferred it to my attic where it has sat lonely for the past 15 years.
I have a fair idea of the age but would be interested if any one has an opinion or can date it more accurately. Its a shame the blade point had corroded with age. There is also a small amount of damage to the quillon and the guard - interestingly they line up, I am guessing from receiving a defensive blow? We occasionally find the quillion, pommel and guard parts so its interesting to see them in situ. Cheers Neil Title: Re: Old sword found in the Attic Post by: Chef Geoff on January 02, 2015, 11:43:40 AM Oh I like that nice to see one in one piece, it looks like a 1796 pattern cavalry dress sword ;)
Title: Re: Old sword found in the Attic Post by: roaljodaka on January 02, 2015, 11:50:07 AM Very nice sword, they have a nice collection in chatsworth house, and guns :)
Title: Re: Old sword found in the Attic Post by: Neil on January 02, 2015, 11:54:27 AM I was thinking early 1800's Geoff by the style of it, so that would tie in nicely. It may need to be upgraded from rotting in the attic!
Out of curiosity anyone have any idea where I might pick up an appropriate scabbard? Great photos roaljodaka - those are in a tad better condition! Title: Re: Old sword found in the Attic Post by: Mike on January 02, 2015, 12:22:50 PM I was thinking early 1800's Geoff by the style of it, so that would tie in nicely. It may need to be upgraded from rotting in the attic! Out of curiosity anyone have any idea where I might pick up an appropriate scabbard? Great photos roaljodaka - those are in a tad better condition! nice sword neil , as to a scabbard your out of luck mate , the cavalry dress sword shop up the road from me closed a few years ago :D :D :D your best bet would be a re-enactment group they should help Title: Re: Old sword found in the Attic Post by: Chef Geoff on January 02, 2015, 12:32:51 PM Neil what is the length of the blade?
Title: Re: Old sword found in the Attic Post by: Neil on January 02, 2015, 01:04:45 PM I shall measure it when I get home Geoff.
Very good Mike - I don't know this government are killing small businesses! Cheers Neil Title: Re: Old sword found in the Attic Post by: Val Beechey on January 02, 2015, 05:12:34 PM Very nice Neil. Wish I could find something nice in the attic.
Must admit though there are a few things we've put up there that are now considered to be antiques. ::) I did find several pieces of gold chain in Grand Dads bits box in the shed after he died. Took them to a Man I knew who put them together to make up a complete chain. He said the gold tested for 22ct so I s'pose that was a nice find. Val Title: Re: Old sword found in the Attic Post by: Dale on January 02, 2015, 05:14:24 PM Very nice Neil ta for showing ;)
Title: Re: Old sword found in the Attic Post by: nobby on January 02, 2015, 05:24:06 PM Try dragon leather bridgend
Title: Re: Old sword found in the Attic Post by: Dryland on January 02, 2015, 10:18:25 PM So dragons really DID exist then ??? ???
Title: Re: Old sword found in the Attic Post by: alun on January 03, 2015, 09:24:01 AM Classic sword, thanks for sharing.
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