A DUELLING RAPIER CIRCA 1640-50, PROBABLY ENGLISH OR DUTCH With very slender blade of stiff diamond section widening into a leaf-shaped spear-like point, the iron hilt with guard comprising two assymetrical upturned oval shells (some damage) with numerous circular and star-shaped piercings, linked by slender bars to the base of the arms, slender scrolled quillons, fluted plummet-shaped pommel, and later wooden grip (rust patinated overall) 37¾in. (95.9cm.) blade
A DUELLING RAPIER CIRCA 1640-50, PROBABLY ENGLISH OR DUTCH With very slender blade of stiff diamond section widening into a leaf-shaped spear-like point, the iron hilt with guard comprising two assymetrical upturned oval shells (some damage) with numerous circular and star-shaped piercings, linked by slender bars to the base of the arms, slender scrolled quillons, fluted plummet-shaped pommel, and later wooden grip (rust patinated overall) 37¾in. (95.9cm.) blade
Try LotSearch and its premium features for 7 days - without any costs!
Be notified automatically about new items in upcoming auctions.
Create an alert
.jpg "Source: Christie's")
.jpg "Source: Christie's")
