ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPANISH SWORDS
MONTANTE LOPUS AGUADO 16th century. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)
Reference | 2-1550-D |
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Name | Montante “LOPUS AGUADO” |
Period | 16th century |
Guard | Iron with remains of fire-gilding. Knob in the shape of a mushroom and without a pommel. Long grip for two-handed use, covered in velvet and wired without ferrules. Cross guard with long and straight quillons, ending in half-bells. Two bridges for hand protection. |
Blade | Straight with false guard. Deep groove in the strong third with the name of the gunsmith. Triple fullers and continuous edge to the tip. |
Inscription | JESUS MARIA/LUPUS AGUADO |
Total Length | 1595 mm |
Blade | 1230 mm |
Width | 32 mm |
Description | This montante is a two-handed weapon, widely used in the 16th century, requiring great skill to handle. |
Museum Inventory | Royal Armory of Madrid, National Heritage no. inv. G-17 |