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Photos from Nathan Robinson's Collection: (Click to enlarge)            This piece has been sold and is no longer in my collection. |
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Del Tin 2170 Schiavona (from 1991)
Venice — Circa 1630-1680 The elaborate steel hilt is of basket form and is composed of many bars emanating from the cross-guard and attaching at the knuckle-guard. Each bar is then further connected with chevron-shaped pieces. Complex patterns of flattened bars welded together complete the hilt and are complimented by a substantial thumb-ring on the basket's inside. Many authentic examples of the schiavona are of a crude, munitions-grade construction, and this reproduction certainly fits within that description with its less-than-exact construction and rough finish. The steel "cat's head" pommel has a raised central boss with ten raised circular shapes surrounding. The grip is spiral-bound with thick cord and is covered with black leather. The blade has a fuller extending three-quarters of its length. Overall length: 39.375" Weight: 2.9 pounds Width of guard: 6.25" Blade: 33" long; 1.75" wide at base, tapering to 1.125" Fuller: 23.5" long Grip and pommel: 6" Point of Balance (PoB): 6.5" from cross-guard Center of Percussion (CoP): ~21.5" from guard Maker: Del Tin Armi Antiche of Italy 
Similar to many originals such as this example, in the style of 1650.
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