ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPANISH SWORDS
LOOPED SWORD “IN VALENCIA” 17th Century. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)
Reference | 2-1601-C |
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Name | Looped Sword “IN VALENCIA” |
Period | 17th Century |
Guard | Looped, solid and compact with a chiselled spherical pommel, grip elaborately finished with spiral grooves, handguard with very elegant front bridges and magnificent silver inlays. |
Blade | Straight, with two flat surfaces on each side, featuring a central fuller, and sharpened on both sides. |
Total Length | 1215 mm |
Blade Length | 920 mm |
Blade Width | 20 mm |
Inscription | IN VALENCIA |
Description | Sword forged in Valencia, similar to pieces in Norman’s book, used between 1600 and 1640. |
Museum Inventory | Lázaro Galdiano Museum, inv. no. 204 |