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THBEarly 17th Century North European Swept Hilt Rapier
About Seller
6270 Este Ave.
Cincinnati , OH 45232
United States
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About Auction
LiveMay 3, 2017 - May 5, 2017
Cowan's Auctions dawnie@cowans.com
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- Lot Description
35.75" spear point blade, 1.25" wide at ricasso, with rudimentary wide fuller at base, about 6" long. 42.25" in overall length, 6.5" hilt with large single shell guard, decorated with incised lines forming a diamond with pierced holes within. Edge of guard decorated with simple engraved floral motifs, duplicated on the pommel cap. 7.5" long, flat, swept S-shaped quillons with small flat round finials, thumb ring at guard. Rudimentary crown shaped pommel cap flat on the obverse and faceted on the reverse with small round finial. Fluted oval wood grip with moderate palm swell.
Good overall. Sword has been cleaned in the European fashion, leaving many of the engraved embellishments weak. Blade appears to have been marked with decoration or maker's symbol about 7" from the hilt on the obverse but the cleaning has left this indistinct, and appearing to be a flaw rather than a mark. Some oxidized discoloration and pits on blade. Sword solid, grip with some worm holes.Condition
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