Antique Japanese & World Weapons AUG. 29th
Lot 444:
Rare Massive 17th-18th C. Spanish Cup-Hilt Rapier ~ Broad Sword. An outstanding early example with its strong steel hilt mounts, featuring a robust cup-guard and shorter than usually encountered cross-guard and D-guard, all of heavy gouge steel with simple chiseled adornments. Carved wood grip with blackened finish seems to be native to the sword. Mounted with an impressive and rare broad blade having scalloped edges and a central fuller with struck inscription of religious Biblical nature, the lower part of the ricasso area under the guard is bearing a large chiseled Crucifix to one side. A powerful and exceptionally battle-worthy early example of very seldom encountered features. Total length (inside scabbard if present) : 43" Blade length : 35 1/2"
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