Cup Hilt Sword Of Juan De Villa: Art And Mastery Of The 17th Century

CUP HILT SWORD JUAN DE VILLA-VALENCIA 17th century. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)

Reference	2-1640-D
Name	Cup Hilt Sword
Author	Juan de Villa-Valencia
Period	17th century
Guard	Spanish style, large cup in simple and full form, decorated with shells and foliage themes.
Blade	Straight, long, and thin, typical executioner’s blade.
Total Length	1040 mm
Blade Length	960 mm
Blade Width	18 mm
Inscription	FROM THE ARMORER JUAN DE VILLA VALENCIA
Description	Work of the armorer Juan de Villa, a valiant Valencian blacksmith of notable level.

Cup Hilt Sword of Juan De Villa: Art and Mastery of the 17th Century