art-of-swords:

Longsword

  • Dated: circa 1530
  • Place of Origin: probably Switzerland 
  • Medium: Iron or steel, leather and cord
  • Measurements: Length: 101.5 cm; Width: 3.8 cm; Weight: 1.62 kg

The sword is attributed to Itelhans Thumysen (died 1566). It also features an incised mark that resembles Lyon’s bladesmith being possibly the maker’s mark.

Source: © The Wallace Collection

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art-of-swords:

German Hand-And-A-Half Sword

  • Dated: circa 1580
  • Culture: Saxon
  • Measurements: Length: 125.5 cm / 49.4 inches

With broad double-edged blade, of flattened oval section, inlaid with a latten orb and cross mark within the short fuller on one side of the forte, this sword has a ricasso with incised borders struck with three unidentified maker’s marks on both sides.

The blackened steel hilt comprising conical-shaped pommel, have side-rings and counter guards with straight quillons having spatulate tips and button terminals and shagreen covered grip of tapering oval section covered with leather above the shoulder.

Source: © Peter Finer

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