Antique Japanese & World Weapons AUG. 29th
Lot 446:
Interesting Composite 17th-19th C. Processional / Ceremonial Large Two-Handed Broad Sword Rapier. With its extra long wood grip having brass tack decorations and remains of original fabric cover showing considerable age, mounted with a brass globed pommel and a huge steel cross-guard of very distinctive form, further having two large finger rings under the guard. Mounted with a strong and sturdy broad double edged blade of diamond section, having a very distinctive shape of ricasso area and showing good age as well. An impressive large piece overall, of interesting configuration possibly built for processional or ceremonial use. Total length (inside scabbard if present) : 47" Blade length : 37"
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