2 old? bronze/brass swords - real? Value if I buy?

Discussion in 'Metalware' started by journeymagazine, Feb 25, 2026 at 2:13 PM.

  1. journeymagazine

    journeymagazine Well-Known Member

    A lady who works at the thrift store I go to every day, sent me a text with the photos of these 2 swords with 2 questions:
    Are the old?
    Are the valuable?

    She's Cuban & her English is limited, so I can't have a big conversation with her over the text, but will have people who can translate tomorrow.

    A image search of the one with the body for handle came up as possible copy, but I don't think the writer was sure (see last 2 )attached

    Can anyone tell me anything about these? Real or copy, idea what to pay either way?

    Thank you for any help with these!

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  2. journeymagazine

    journeymagazine Well-Known Member

    Sorry, forgot to ask - are these bronze or brass?
     
  3. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    [​IMG]..the handle wants to be a French 1831 short sword.....the blade , does not !
     
  4. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

  5. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    Brass is too soft for combat blades, so if real, maybe bronze.
     
  6. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

  7. journeymagazine

    journeymagazine Well-Known Member

    I'm going to see them tomorrow, she told me she'd take $400 for both, so maybe just take the larger one with body for handle & offer 250?
    Is 200 each good for reproductions if not real?
    Thanks
     
  8. Kronos

    Kronos Well-Known Member

  9. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    I would not pay even $5 for a replica
     
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