ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPANISH SWORDS
LOOP SWORD. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)
Reference | 2-1601-A |
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Name | Loop Sword |
Author | Jesús Ayala |
Period | 17th Century |
Guard | With a splendid loop and high-quality craftsmanship, featuring globe-like shapes and incredible braiding. A total of nine globes. Quillons, bridges, side rings, knuckle guard, and loop are made of solid cylindrical-faceted bars. Grip made of wood, covered with various braided and thickness cords. |
Blade | Straight, with three flat surfaces on each side and a wide fuller in the strong part. Two edges extending to the tip. |
Inscription | IESUS AIALA. This sword was forged by Jesús Ayala, and it is unknown if this swordsmith was related to the famous Tomás de Ayala, who worked in 1625 in Toledo. |
Total Length | 1085 mm |
Blade Length | 865 mm |
Blade Width | 29 mm |
Description | Guard similar to number 61 in Norman’s book, used between 1600-1640. The rapier sword, like this one, is called “la rapière” in France. |
Museum Inventory | Lázaro Galdiano Museum, inv. no. 7265 |