Antique Japanese & World Weapons AUG. 29th
Lot 441:
Very Large 16th-17th C. German PAPPENHIMER Rapier Sword with ESTOC Style Triangular Blade. A massive example of rare configuration, most likely used as an Estoc sword rather than a rapier, wearing a powerful large blade of triangular section, designed exclusively for most efficient thrusting combat technique, each side of ricasso bearing an engraved Sun symbol, possibly the maker’s mark. With its larger than most encountered steel mounted hilt having distinctive guard piercing of the Pappenhimer Rapier type, grip retaining its original leather. A very impressive and exceptionally scarce 16th century example, especially rare being a Hybrid of two weapons, a Pappenhimer Rapier and an early Estoc sword. Total Length (inside scabbard if present) – 48 1/4", Blade Length – 42"
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