Moroccan Nimcha Sword With European Blade Andrea Ferara - Morocco, 17th Century
Moroccan nimcha sword with European blade Andrea Ferara - Morocco, 17th century
Horn handle and piton guard, inspired byguards of the 15th century (Cf catalog of Charles Butt's collection ofof Charles Buttin).
Single-edged straight blade with counter-edge on the last third.
Blade marked "ANDREA FERARA".
Andrea Ferara was a famous Italian forger active in Belluno (Italy) in the second half of the 16th century.
However, his name was much copied during the 17th century, notably by workshops in Solingen (Germany).
Cf. Wallace collection catalogs - European arms and armour volume II p. 278-279
Oxidation of steels.
Accident to blade tip.
Chip to horn.
Solid, no play.
Length 10çcm
Blade length 95cm
Weight 979gr
Horn handle and piton guard, inspired byguards of the 15th century (Cf catalog of Charles Butt's collection ofof Charles Buttin).
Single-edged straight blade with counter-edge on the last third.
Blade marked "ANDREA FERARA".
Andrea Ferara was a famous Italian forger active in Belluno (Italy) in the second half of the 16th century.
However, his name was much copied during the 17th century, notably by workshops in Solingen (Germany).
Cf. Wallace collection catalogs - European arms and armour volume II p. 278-279
Oxidation of steels.
Accident to blade tip.
Chip to horn.
Solid, no play.
Length 10çcm
Blade length 95cm
Weight 979gr
1 200 €
Period: 17th century
Style: Orientalism
Condition: Condition of use
Reference (ID): 1773718
Availability: In stock
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