Unique Cup Swords: The Elegance Of Juan Martín In Toledo

CUP HILT SWORD JUAN MARTIN IN TOLEDO 17th century. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (swordsmith)

Reference	2-1680-C
Name	Cup Hilt Sword
Era	17th century
Guard	Beautifully decorated with leaf designs, with a twisted cord edge for point breaking, ovoid pommel on an inverted base, wooden grip with smooth ferrules, wired with iron twist thread, quillons with straight arms, reinforced knuckle guard with spiral support, ricasso and reinforcing lugs.
Blade	Straight, two flats from the fuller in the first two thirds, edges along the entire blade to the tip.
Inscription	JUAN MARTÍN EN TOLEDO. Juan Martín, who worked in Toledo, ranks 39th on Palomares’ list, composed of 99 armorers of the time.
Total Length	1140 mm
Blade Length	980 mm
Blade Width	20 mm
Collection	S.B.G.M.

Unique Cup Swords: The Elegance of Juan Martín in Toledo