Fall Antique Arms & Art, Nov. 7th, 2020

Scarce 17th C. Transitional Small Sword Rapier, French

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Start price: $750

Estimated price: $1,500 - $2,500

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Scarce 17th C. Transitional Small Sword Rapier, French, Spanish or Italian. An early transitional example with its iron hilt mounts chiseled and pierced with decorations, having a fine braid steel wire grip with turk-head bands. mounted with a sturdy double edged blade, starting out as hexagonal section later becoming of diamond section towards the tip, lower blade with large fullers struck with maker marks and writings. Total Length (inside scabbard if present) : 41 1/2", Blade Length : 35".Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please contact us at [email protected]