Photos Help identifying Alex Coppel Solingen Sabre

[Athenas Edge]

Hey guys,

I had a local bike mechanic give me this blade to look over for advice.

He received this blade from a friend many years ago and wanted to return as a gift in better condition. He said he thinks it's a sword from the 1870's or so.

I did some cursory research into the markings without really finding much. I believe it's German made, definitely old, but have no idea about the model, if it's genuine, or even the value in it's current condition.

I'm not interested in touching this blade if it's valuable even in it's current state. If it's not genuine, or holds very little value I think it would be a prime candidate to be catalogued, refurbished, and customized for his friend.

If anyone has any ideas, or comments, I'd really appreciate the potential story behind a brand & blade like this.

https://imgur.com/jyUD5Fd
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https://imgur.com/YrQwPDn
https://imgur.com/LSMkVxD

Regards,

Joe Lemieux

 

[horseclover]

Dimensions and a better look at the tang might confirm it to be a British 1882-1885 cavalry pattern (also exported to Brazil and elsewhere). To be honest, one might use the blade as a pattern to create a complete custom but a refurb using this blade would be as extensive as simply starting from scratch and then there is a scabbard to consider.

https://sbg-sword-forum.forums.net/thread/55431/british-cavalry-sword-models-1882

The Alex Coppel name was used from 1821 to 1956, under different guise and productions. There is a fair amount of internet information for the family and blades.

Cheers
GC

 

[Athenas Edge]

Dimensions and a better look at the tang might confirm it to be a British 1882-1885 cavalry pattern (also exported to Brazil and elsewhere). To be honest, one might use the blade as a pattern to create a complete custom but a refurb using this blade would be as extensive as simply starting from scratch and then there is a scabbard to consider.

https://sbg-sword-forum.forums.net/thread/55431/british-cavalry-sword-models-1882

The Alex Coppel name was used from 1821 to 1956, under different guise and productions. There is a fair amount of internet information for the family and blades.

Cheers
GC

Thank you for the further information on this blade. I was having an issue with the web searching, and just seemed to get daggers when looking at the company name, but this narrows it down considerably.

I do understand this blade would take a fair amount of work depending on the direction taken, but if the blade's salvageable and original I'd like to consider something more affordable to bring some life back into this old blade.

I think in this condition the blade is worth $50 to $100, so messing with it wouldn't devalue something worth a pretty penny. The blade could be serviced, and have a new handle/guard attached to make it a great gift.