Vintage Mexican Style Machete Pair Spanish Proverb Engraved Wood Handles For Sale

VINTAGE MATCHING PAIR OF MEXICAN-STYLE MACHETES / SHORT SWORDS — ENGRAVED SPANISH PROVERBOffered is a matching pair of unusual vintage Mexican-style machetes/short swords, each featuring a broad curved blade with elaborate engraved scrollwork, leather-wrapped grip and distinctive decorative metal pommel.The most interesting feature is the ornamental Spanish inscription engraved into the blades:“Acabándose el dinero se termina la amistad.”All sales are final. By purchasing from this store, you acknowledge and agree that no returns, refunds, or exchanges will be accepted under any circumstances. All items are sold as-is, and it is the buyer’s responsibility to carefully review item descriptions, photos, and details before completing a purchase.English translation: “When the money runs out, the friendship ends.”This is a traditional Spanish-language proverb, and the same saying is documented in Spanish proverb collectionsThe inscription is surrounded by elaborate scrolling decorative engraving, giving these pieces a particularly distinctive appearance.FEATURES• Matching pair
• Broad curved blades
• Elaborate engraved scrollwork
• Spanish proverb engraved into the blades
• Leather-wrapped handles
• Decorative metal pommels
• Approximately 21–22 inches overall each
• Unusual vintage Mexican/Latin American style
• No obvious manufacturer marking visible in the areas photographedCONDITIONBoth pieces display honest vintage age and wear, including surface discoloration/patina, scratches and signs of previous use and storage. The leather grips show age and wear, and the decorative metal pommels have surface imperfections consistent with age.I have photographed the blades from multiple angles so the engraving, construction and condition can be examined closely.Please examine all photographs carefully before purchasing.These are being sold as a matching pair, which makes them particularly interesting for collectors of vintage edged weapons, Mexican/Latin American folk pieces, unusual blades and decorative historical objects.No sheathes/scabbards are included.⸻ITEM SPECIFICSBrand: Unbranded
Type: Machete / Short Sword
Blade Material: Unknown
Handle Material: Leather / Metal
Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown
Age: Vintage / estimated mid-20th century
Original/Reproduction: Unknown
Handedness: Amofferextrous
Number of Pieces: 2
Modified Item: Unknown