[ s479 ] s479 Massive antique 2 handed sword completely Jappaned

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Massive antique 2 handed sword, completely Jappaned on all metal work as per the images, I have placed a 1 meter long ruler along side this beast to show you its size.
At 1st glance my 1st thoughts were "Victorian era castle revival period" but upon a much closer inspection I believe this to be much much older, there are a couple of small patches of deep pits. obscured by the tar type substance on the blade, I see some forging lines in the blade & the chips to the blade , just the way its been made with forged & hammered rings on the guards etc etc, I believe this to be an old sword in beautiful condition, I also asked a couple of friends who have good knowledge of these early weapons to inspect it in person & their opinion is that the sword is way earlier than Victorian. so that combined with my findings I am happy to sell it as a genuine 1500s/early 1600s 2 handed sword as I am quite confident it is that age , however when it sells & if the buyer EVER finds proof it is not as early as I have suggested I offer a guaranteed life time full refund (less any shipping charges) & i am prepared to put that in writing for any prospective buyer. I cant be any fairer than that.