ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPANISH SWORDS
BARQUILLA SWORD. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)
Reference | 2-1690-B |
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Name | Barquilla Sword |
Period | 17th Century |
Guard | Made of iron, with barquilla and sail on the hand guard, spherical pommel, short straight quillons, and cylindrical grip wrapped in metallic cord. |
Blade | Wide, with three channels and the inscription of the smith, with two edges up to the tip. |
Inscription | JACINTHUS SENIS MADE IN VALENCIA DEL CID DIAZ |
Total Length | 1030 mm |
Blade Length | 850 mm |
Blade Width | 025 mm |
Description | Excellent sword forged by Jacinto Senís, highlighting the skill of Valencian swordsmiths in sword making. |
Museum Inventory | Arms Museum of Álava, registration number 391 |