Espadín De Cazoleta Tomás De Ayala: Jewelry Of The 18th Century

CAZOLETA ESPADÍN BY TOMÁS DE AYALA, 18TH CENTURY. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)

Reference	2-1770-A
Name	Cazoleta Espadín
Author	Tomas de Ayala
Era	18th Century
Guard	Made of silver, beautifully engraved and decorated. Small cazoleta, covered ricasso, with four quillons or ears that finish at the cazoleta. Guard ring held at the top by a screw, featuring a small decorated ball in the center. Sphere-shaped pommel with a high cap. Fusiform wooden grip wrapped in various braids with silver thread, alternating with smooth sections, all secured with two ferrules in Turkish head style.
Blade	Notable straight Toledo blade, of considerable length, featuring grooves in the first fifth and extending to three flat sections up to the tip. Double-edged throughout.
Inscription	TOMÁS DE AYALA / TOLEDO
Description	Another remarkable treasure from the famous Toledo swordsman Tomás de Ayala. All art lovers, especially those in New York, can enjoy this wonder displayed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Total Length	1082 mm
Blade Length	904 mm
Width	12.5 mm
Museum Inventory	Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York) n° 14.25.1084

Espadín De Cazoleta Tomás De Ayala: Jewelry of the 18th Century