Antique Japanese & World Weapons AUG. 29th
Lot 425:
Rare 17th-18th C. Spanish Colonial PIRATE’s Rapier ~ Naval Sword. Large sword with distinctive iron-mounted hilt, having a flower pattern dish guard with chiseled and pierced decorations. Bull horn grip with carved ribbed sections and a large fluted egg-shaped pommel. Mounted with a sturdy single-edged double-fullered blade retaining partially worn etched decorations. A rare example of the weapon used by sea pirates of the Spanish Colonial era. Overall length 41 1/2". Blade length 34 1/2"
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