Spring Antique Arms and Armor Day - 1
Lot 61:
Large 17th C. Spanish or Italian Swept Hilt Rapier Sword. A powerful example with a very sturdy double-edged blade of diamond section. Showing traces of the struck makers mark on the side of the ricasso by now almost entirely worn. Very strong blade. Mounted with a large iron hilt of distinctive swept hilt pattern. Having an iron wire bound grip with braided turks heads and topped with a massive fluted pommel. An impressive and very powerful weapon of Renaissance Era. Overall length: 48 1/4" .Blade length: 39 1/2"
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