17th Century Toledo Cup Hilt Sword: Elegance And Quality

CUP HILT SWORD IN TOLEDO 17th century. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)

Reference	2-1650-I
Name	Cup hilt sword
Period	17th century
Guard	Well-defined cup hilt with long quillons. Spherical pommel with a small flat button. Tapered wooden grip with vertical reinforcements and smooth ring ferrules at both ends. Guard ring in a marked circular arc. Scabbard tip, prism-shaped recess, and smooth point-breaking edge around the entire upper perimeter of the cup.
Blade	Straight, long, narrow, with a central fuller in the first third, edges on both sides, lightweight, and easy to handle.
Inscription	IN TOLEDO. Some armorers from the time of the Habsburgs signed their work only with the inscription: “IN TOLEDO” OR “VALENCIA”.
Total Length	1008 mm
Blade Length	920 mm
Blade Width	022 mm
Description	Simplistic sword but with all the important elements, highlighting the point-breaker.
Collection	A. G. Collection

17th Century Toledo Cup Hilt Sword: Elegance and Quality