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Shell Sword of Tomás de Ayala: Elegance of the 17th Century

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ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPANISH SWORDS

SHELL SWORD BY TOMÁS DE AYALA IN TOLEDO, 17th CENTURY. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)


Reference 2-1610-C
Name Shell Sword
Arms Maker Tomás de Ayala in Toledo
Era 17th Century
Guard Iron, composed of two large symmetrical shells chiseled with flowers and leaves and what appears to be a lion. Protects the empty spaces on its sides with various bridges. Very long grip of cylindrical knuckles. Hand guard ring, sphere-shaped pommel with high cap and fusiform grip, made of wood and wire wrapped with brass thread. The ends of the latter are reinforced with two smooth ring ferrules. Completing the set are the quillons, the escutcheon, and the counter guard. A simple and austere Spanish guard, but with a strong personality.
Blade Straight, long and flexible, very well tempered, with a short ricasso and central hollow in its first quarter. Double-edged.
Inscription TOMÁS DE AYALA IN TOLEDO. Tomás de Ayala was a renowned Toledan arms maker of great fame in the 17th century. And as I have mentioned in other entries, other less skilled swordsmiths dared to place the name of Tomás de Ayala on their products.
Total Length 1120 mm
Blade Length 955 mm
Blade Width 025 mm
Collection S.B.G.M.