1861bilbao
1861) MUSEUM CONDITION DECORATED BROADSWORD WITH ORIGINAL LINING WITH THE COAT OF ARMS OF PORTUGAL:
Introduction: The Bilbao is a highly effective Spanish slash-and-thrust sword that does not betray its owner when the need arises. In my opinion, it’s vastly underrated, with collectors having a stronger interest in the Bilbao’s prettier and sexier cousin, the rapier. Man
Description: Constructed of two half-shell guards and a knuckle guard. The etched decoration on both shells amazingly retains its original lining. The pommel on all Bilbao broadswords is designed not to be as big as on other swords with the same size blades or weight. The blade is a thick, flattened, hexagonal-shaped, double-edged blade tapering to a sharp tip. The coat of arms of Portugal is the main heraldic insignia at the base of the half shell; it has been used by the Portuguese Kingdom since the Middle Ages.
Discussion: The term Bibao broadsword comes from the Basque city of Bilbao, where the metal named bilbo steel was processed and sent to Toledo. Toledo is a city in the center of Spain known for its superb swordsmithing. Many Bilbao swords were shipped to the New World, where they were anxiously awaited. The Bilbao broadsword is contemporary to the cutlass and also used as a highly effective naval sword. The blades are exceptionally well tempered and flexible.t was a popular sword also throughout Western Europe and with settlers in America.
The coat of arms of Portugal , which appears on the hilt, is referred to in Portugal as the “quinas”. It’s the main heraldic insignia of Portugal. This sword was used by the Portuguese military or government (including the courts).
Provenance: A North European collector.
Comparables:
-Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY.
– Jamestown Settlement, Virginia.
-Smithsonian Institution, Washington D.C
-Royal Armouries, Leeds
-Museo Naval, Madrid.
-Musée de l’Armée, Paris
Conclusion: Why did this sword survive in such fantastic mint condition? Because it is exceptionally beautiful, and the past owners knew they had something special worth taking extra good care of. This sword will adorn any collection or museum. Dollar for dollar, it’s an exceptional value.
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