Posted 4 years ago
LOUMANAL
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We found these heavy 1.1 kg (each) cast iron swords at a flea market recently and we were wondering what they could have been used for. They are gothic in style, have beautiful scroll designs allover and appear to have been cast in one piece. They are both signed on the undecorated tip with ENGLAND, are identical and measure 17" long by 5 1/2" by 1/2" thick (at handle). If they were armorial swords, why would they have these sinewy blades (Kris Shaped). I have been unable to find anything like these online. Any ideas?
Low quality casting is indicative of decorative pieces.
Thanks flashlarue….I agree but why the Kris like look? Thanks for the comment. Thank you also Vetraio50 and Drake47 for the love. RER
Agree decorative pieces, but an unusual form.
scott
A virtue dagger, also called "ball prick" or prostitute's dagger. See here:
https://www.proantic.com/en/display.php?id=695408
Thank you scottvez for the comments and thank you Celine for the link; sounds like pay up OR… quite interesting. Bob
Thanks also Newfld, fortapache, kwqd, and vcal for the loves.
pisapapeles? I do not the name in English
I purchased one of these in London as a gift for my father 1977-78. Decorative