Western Europe or North America, Spain or Mexico, Spanish Colonial Period, ca. 17th to 18th century CE. This is a handsome long sword with a straight, steel blade and a leather and bovine bone handle known as an "espada ancha." The doubled edge blade is quite broad, and the name literally translates to "wide sword." The blade tapers to a pointed tip, and three shallow fuller groves run one third the length from the guard. A triangular guard projects from one side, covering most of the ricasso, and a quillon points upward as well. A curved knuckle guard connects to the steel pommel, and a leather and bone grip covers the tang. This would be an excellent display piece and has nice signs of age and use! Size: 40.75" L x 3" W (103.5 cm x 7.6 cm); blade only: 36.25" L x 1.3" W (92.1 cm x 3.3 cm)
Provenance: private Glorieta, New Mexico, USA collection
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Condition
Small loss to blade tip. Minor nicks to blade edge. Pitting to guard and metal. Surface abrasions. Stable fissure on guard grip and cracking to leather. Heavy patina throughout.