Antique Japanese & World Weapons AUG. 29th
Lot 423:
Good 17th-18th C. Spanish or Italian Cup-Hilt Rapier Sword with Chiseled Steel Decorations. With its steel hilt mounts and deep cup guard having chiseled and open-work designs, S-turned cross-guard and D-guard with chased decorations en suite. Steel wire grip topped with a carved iron or steel pommel. Mounted with its elegant but sturdy double edged blade of strong diamond section with short rectangular section ricasso. Very nice example overall, of slightly unusual hilt pattern than most encountered rapiers of this type and era. Total Length (inside scabbard if present) – 44", Blade Length – 36"
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