ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPANISH SWORDS
CAZOLETA SWORD. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)
Reference | 2-1775-D |
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Name | Cazoleta Sword |
Period | 18th Century |
Guard | Entirely in silver, with a carved and perforated spherical pommel, tapered wooden grip, covered with wire cord, and gilded silver sheet. |
Blade | Straight, with edges on both sides and a central groove in the first third. The rest has three flat surfaces. |
Inscription | DO NOT DRAW ME WITHOUT REASON, DO NOT SHEATH ME WITHOUT HONOR |
Overall Length | 900 mm |
Blade Length | 730 mm |
Blade Width | 28 mm |
Description | Impressive 18th-century sword, gilded in silver, with an admirable design and great work in the perforation of the guard. |
Photograph | Photographs by Lluc Sala |
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