Shell Sword Of Pedro De Lezama: 17th Century Jewels

SWORD OF SHELLS BY PEDRO DE LEZAMA 17th century. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)

Reference	2-1640-B
Name	Sword of Shells
Era	17th century
Guard	Made of shells and ribbons in perfect combination. The shells, complete and elevated, have been pierced with small crosses and stars well distributed across their surface to serve as effective point breakers. Long cylindrical quillons reinforced with bridges and bars connecting the quillons to the upper edge of the shells and the center of the handguard, forming a set of effective solidity. Pommel in urn shape. Tapered grip and flared base.
Blade	Straight, double-edged, with a groove in the strong third. Sharp on both sides up to the tip.
Total Length	1030 mm
Blade Length	835 mm
Blade Width	20 mm
Inscription	PEDRO D LECAMA
Description	The swordsmith Pedro de Lecama (or Lezama) worked in Toledo and Seville in the 17th century and is listed as number 84 in the Palomares registry.
Museum Inventory	Lázaro Galdiano Museum, inv. no. 7382

Shell Sword of Pedro De Lezama: 17th Century Jewels