Shell Sword: Historical Elegance Of Tomás De Ayala

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

Reference	2-1610-F
Name	Sword of Shells
Author	Tomás de Ayala
Period	17th Century
Guard	Made of iron, consisting of two large symmetrical shells and curved branches in elegant loops. Very long knuckle guard, smooth ring guard, pommel shaped like a sphere on a conical base. Wire-wrapped grip with brass twist and ring ferrules.
Blade	Straight, long and flexible, with a short ricasso and central fuller, double-edged.
Total Length	1017 mm
Blade Length	1000 mm
Blade Width	20 mm
Description	Tomás de Ayala, a notable Toledo gunsmith from the 17th century, famous for his forge. His rapier swords are recognized for their quality.
Museum Inventory	Álava Armory Museum, registration no. 251

Shell Sword: Historical Elegance of Tomás de Ayala