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THB16th C. Spanish Colonial Steel / Iron Broad Rapier
Lot 179
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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Join us for our first sale of February with a spotlight on two fabulous collections, one from Lumberton, Texas, and the other from Whisnant Gallery in New Orleans. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
Join us for our first sale of February with a spotlight on two fabulous collections, one from Lumberton, Texas, and the other from Whisnant Gallery in New Orleans. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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- Lot Description
Western Europe or North America, Spain or Mexico, Spanish Colonial Period, ca. 16th century CE. A striking broad rapier, known as an espada ropera in Spanish or spada da lato - "side sword" - in Italian, comprised of a lengthy carbon steel blade and an elaborate iron hilt with liberal remains of brass that previously gave it a lustrous golden appearance. The double-edged blade presents a raised center, a thick forte, and a narrow ricasso leading to the swept hilt, which features a lavishly decorated, openwork cup guard of several swooping bands of iron that expand outwards then decoratively curve at the ends forming a counter guard. Below the counterguard is a twisted crossguard with a knob at each end and a thick wooden grip wound in narrow strands of spiraled brass. A bulbous pommel projects from the end of this lovely weapon. An elegant example providing historical evidence that looks can kill! Size (sword): 49.9" L x 7.6" W (126.7 cm x 19.3 cm); (blade): 39.1" L x 1.5" W (99.3 cm x 3.8 cm)
The spada da lato occupies an iconic position in the history of swords, and its usage continues today in the Olympic sport of fencing. It evolved from the medieval arming sword, the classic straight bladed weapon with cruciform hilt, and grew into the rapier of the Early Modern period. The Dardi (Bolognese) school of fencing used this sword, as described in numerous surviving 16th century manuscripts such as Giovanni dall'Agocchie's "Dell'Arte di Scrimia" (1572). Spain, and particularly the city of Toledo, had a reputation for crafting the hardest, deadliest swords in Renaissance Europe. Via the Spanish Empire, this style of sword spread across continents. This example, with its curved blade, probably represents a personal commission by the person who wielded it.
Provenance: private Glorieta, New Mexico, USA collection
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PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#168758Softening to blade with some chips to edges. Otherwise, intact and excellent with rich patina throughout and liberal remains of brass on hilt.Condition
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