Pedro Ruiz Flat Bowl Sword: Elegance Of The 18th Century

PLAIN CUP SWORD BY PEDRO RUIZ IN TOLEDO 18th century. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)

Reference	2-1730-I
Name	Plain Cup Sword
Period	18th century
Guard	Completely made of iron. The knuckle bow formed by two straight quillons decorated at their ends like the ring, which also features a sphere in the center. Smooth escutcheon and a very narrow ricasso for the fingers. Two turned ears towards the blade that are screwed to the shell with two screws.
Blade	Straight and narrow, of the type known as verduguillo, with a marked central hollow for almost the entire blade where the name of the swordsmith is engraved. Two edges up to the tip.
Inscription	PEDRO RUIZ IN TOLEDO
Description	Beautiful sword from the 18th century, which could have been used for dueling, considering its large ricasso very suitable for the gloved fingers of duelists of that time.
Total Length	1000 mm
Blade	840 mm
Width H	16 mm
Collection	S.B.G.M.
Name in English	Sword “PEDRO RUIZ IN TOLEDO” 18th century

Pedro Ruiz Flat Bowl Sword: Elegance of the 18th Century