Jose Posted September 14 Share #1 Posted September 14 I have this sword that I am trying to identify. The closest sword I can find would be an British East Indian style but unable to find one similar to mine. Possibly late 1700 or early 1800. Any advise or suggestion would be greatly appreciated. I have other pictures but this all I can upload. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Jerry Posted September 14 Share #2 Posted September 14 can we see a close up pf the engravings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundance Posted September 14 Share #3 Posted September 14 Well, that lion's head certainly points to it being English. Nice looking blue and gilt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Posted September 15 Author Share #4 Posted September 15 Thank you for the comments. Here are a few more pictures. . Here are a couple more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preppy Picker Posted September 15 Share #5 Posted September 15 Arabic? Certainly a beautiful blade and sword. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qed4 Posted September 16 Share #6 Posted September 16 The odd symbols on the blade make me wonder if it isn't a lodge sword rather than a military sword. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preppy Picker Posted September 16 Share #7 Posted September 16 These are Islamic crescent symbols. It even has a Mameluke look to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Posted September 20 Author Share #8 Posted September 20 Here are a couple more. Thank you for the replies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratasfan Posted September 23 Share #9 Posted September 23 What is the overall length measurement? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunmore1774 Posted September 23 Share #10 Posted September 23 possibly British made for the Turkish/Arabic market- I've seen many British flintlock pistols made for this trade with similar motifs. From the style, I'd guesstimate Napoleonic era? I have a sword of that period with the almost exact same lion head Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Posted Monday at 04:29 AM Author Share #11 Posted Monday at 04:29 AM I've googled Islamic, Arabic, French, English, and Turkish, found some similar to what I have but not exactly. I have emailed London museums and was directed to U.S. museums but still nothing. This forum has been the most helpful so far. The sword is 37" long, the handle is about 5 and 1/2" long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preppy Picker Posted Monday at 02:25 PM Share #12 Posted Monday at 02:25 PM Go to a major show and cradle it on your shoulder, you’ll get some attention. Do you have a scabbard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Posted Tuesday at 09:22 PM Author Share #13 Posted Tuesday at 09:22 PM No scabbard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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