Fantastic Antique Sword with Dog Head Handle. Cuba, XIX Century

This stunning sword is a very special item, quite ancient and in really good condition. The sword is composed of two parts that had probably belonged to different weapons and were assembled later to get back its use. Made in Cuba in the 19th century, the sword mounts a dog-shaped grip and an embossed blade, lovely and decorative. The hilt probably belonged to a Cuban machete and is made of brass and bone, remaining in good condition. This word could be used during the Cuban War of Independence (1838-1898). The war had different stages and ended with the defeat of the Spanish army. Spain lost control over the country and Cuba became a US protectorate. During the content, some Cuban soldiers used machetes made in Germany, the United Kingdom and the USA. Probably, the hilt of this lovely weapon belonged once to one of these machetes. As stated before, the hilt is made of brass and bone and remains in quite good condition. The pommel is shaped like a dogs head, while the grip is made of brass-covered wood. It also bears a series of embedded bone details. On the other hand, the blade is slim, straight, long and with a sharp pointed end. Its two sides are completely covered by a wonderful engraved decoration composed of classic volutes, tear-shaped forms and intricate vegetal motives. Measurements: Total Length: 33.2 in / 84.5 cm. Length of Blade: 28.3 in / 72 cm.