Unique Shell Sword By Sebastián Hernández In Toledo

SWORD OF SHELLS SEBASTIAN HERNANDEZ IN TOLEDO. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)

Reference	2-1635-D
Name	Sword of Shells
Era	17th Century
Guard	Magnificent double shell iron guard, long and straight quillons, handguard ring, carved and pierced shells, wooden grip with iron wire, knob with flattened globe.
Blade	Straight, with a fuller, double-edged with smooth edges and a classic groove where the swordsmith’s name is inscribed.
Total Length	1005 mm
Blade Length	930 mm
Blade Width	29 mm
Inscription	SEBASTIANO ERNANDEZ IN TOLEDO
Description	Sebastián Hernández “el Viejo” lived in Toledo in 1637 and most likely forged swords during that time.
Knob	Similar to number 67 from Norman’s book, used between 1645 and 1670.

Unique Shell Sword by Sebastián Hernández in Toledo