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17th - 18th C. Spanish Colonial Pirates Rapier Sword

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Start price: $1,000

Estimated price: $2,000 - $3,000

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17th – 18th C. Spanish Colonial Pirates Rapier Sword. Rare example of probably used by sea pirates of the Spanish Colonial Era 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 powerful sturdy single-edged double-fullered blade retaining partially worn etched decorations. Overall length 41 1/2". Blade length 34 1/2"