Diplomatic Sword: Elegance And History Of The 19th Century

CEÑIR SWORD. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword scholar)

Reference	3-diplo-L
Name	Ceñir Sword
Period	Circa 1852
Guard	Made of engraved and gilded brass, very elegant; consists of a pierced cup, a knuckle guard, and a quillon ended with a dog’s head. The front of the guard features a mask resembling a mythological god, and on the front of the cup, the coat of arms of Spain surrounded by the Golden Fleece. Spherical pommel with a button. Grip made of ebony with spiral fluting and metal twisted wire.
Blade	Straight, with a moustache and in the rest, three tables with two edges.
Scabbard	Made of leather, with a highly decorated brass gilded throat like the chape. Coat of arms of Spain on the suspension button.
Inscription	ARTA TOLEDO 1852
Description	All those swords without a specific purpose, used by governors, ambassadors, consuls, civil administration, etc., and also for other bodies or orders that do not possess a regulated sword are referred to as “diplomatic or whimsical swords”.
Total Length	935 mm
Blade Length	782 mm
Blade Width	15 mm
Collection	Author’s collection

Diplomatic Sword: Elegance and History of the 19th Century