Seashell Sword Of The 17th Century: Masterpiece By Jacinto Senís

SWORD OF SHELLS. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)

Reference	2-1690-A
Name	Sword of Shells
Period	17th Century
Guard	Notable iron shell guard, featuring the double-headed eagle of the House of Austria. Two straight quillons of prodigious length, knuckles or grip arms, semicircular hand guard, central escutcheon, ricasso, and prickers with four screws. Ball-shaped pommel with a conical base and wooden grip covered with engraved silver and sea shells.
Blade	Straight and wide, suitable for cutting and thrusting, with a central fuller in its first third, inscription between decorations and two side fullers. Three sides, double-edged.
Inscription	JACINTO SENIS ME FECIT EN VALENCIA DEL CID VIVAR
Total Length	1030 mm
Blade Length	875 mm
Blade Width	38 mm
Description	Distinguished and impressive sword made by the craftsman Jacinto Senís in Valencia, known as Valencia del Cid, featuring a naive design and the presence of the double-headed eagle under a crown.
Photograph	Photographs by Lluc Sala

Seashell Sword of the 17th Century: Masterpiece by Jacinto Senís