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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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J.F. Schroeder Bastard Sword
Early 16th Century Austria Double-edged blade with triple fullers; steel furniture; leather covered handle with central ridge; faceted scent-stopper pommel. Overall length: 43.5" Weight: 3.1 pounds Width of guard: 12" Width of grip: 1.25" @ guard > 1.5" > .75" Blade: 33" long; 1.5" wide tapering to 1.25" Fullers: 1 @ 25"; 2 @ 21" Grip and pommel: 9.5" Point of Balance (PoB): 8" from guard Center of Percussion (CoP): ~22" from guard Has leather-covered wooden scabbard. Maker: J.F. Schroeder of Southern California |
