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Posted 2 years ago
toolate2
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This is a set of hors d'oeuvres skewers. It's a bunch of 3 1/2 inch long swords. They're all very fancy... At the base of the stand and on the "blade" of each sword is stamped TOLEDO so I'm thinking Spain. What do you think?
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Those are really nice! Its amazing all the tiny enameling on the holder and sword handles.
Toledo Ohio? Very nice,regardless of origin.
Toledo Spain is known for swords... Most aren't 3 1/2" long though..lol...
Hey toolate2,
You aren't missing one are you ??? I have had one for several years and have always wondered what it was for. I thought that it was a souvenir from Ohio since it said Toledo on the handle. That is a awesome collection, thanks for sharing it !
Thanks guys! Jason, I have lots of stuff...some where...lol...
Sometimes you're down right quotable!
toolate2, these are very cool,thats what i think!!!!!
they would really good to use them as cocktail stirs.finds AR8Jason!!! and start mixing some drinks!!!!!
very cool!!!
Thanks for the love guys! I was thinking of setting up shop to do some body piercing with these... Wouldn't it be cool to have one of these puppies through your nose??
As a kid I had a friend that went to Spain on a summer vacation, (1965-1969?). His parents brought my Mom and Dad, a letter opener, which looks the same as one of these, except it is about 9" long. The embossing and colors are the same, stamped "Toledo", on the blade at the hilt. So YES, Spain.
These are SO cool! The depth of detail, is remarkable!
Love these, very cool
Thanks for the love guys!!
Thanks again!!