European-style Nimcha Sword - Morocco, 17th–19th Century
Nimcha saber with European blade – Morocco, 17th–19th century
Slightly curved blade with a flat back and four fuller grooves.
One side bears the "three-point pyramid" hallmarks and serrated edges.
Hallmarks common on German and Italian blades from the 16th and 17th centuries.
See Wallace Collection catalogs, European Arms and Armor, Volume II. Inventory numbers A435 and A714. Pp. 274 and 364.
Traditional 19th-century refitting of the blade onto a light-colored horn handle and a steel guard with three quillons and a guard branch.
The ferrule at the bottom of the handle is missing.
Solid, no play.
Length 94 cm
Blade length 79 cm
Weight 929 g
Slightly curved blade with a flat back and four fuller grooves.
One side bears the "three-point pyramid" hallmarks and serrated edges.
Hallmarks common on German and Italian blades from the 16th and 17th centuries.
See Wallace Collection catalogs, European Arms and Armor, Volume II. Inventory numbers A435 and A714. Pp. 274 and 364.
Traditional 19th-century refitting of the blade onto a light-colored horn handle and a steel guard with three quillons and a guard branch.
The ferrule at the bottom of the handle is missing.
Solid, no play.
Length 94 cm
Blade length 79 cm
Weight 929 g
1 200 €
Period: 17th century
Style: Orientalism
Condition: Condition of use
Reference (ID): 1776728
Availability: In stock
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