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Lot 132
A Cup-Hilt RapierLate 18th Century, Probably Spanish
25 July 2007, 10:30 BST
London, Knightsbridge£300 - £400
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Late 18th Century, Probably Spanish
Late 18th Century, Probably Spanish
With slender tapering blade of flattened diamond section etched with scrollwork and foliage along both sides of the forte at a later date, bright steel hilt comprising small cup-guard drawn-up beneath the quillons on each side, the latter each of flattened diamond section with small button finials, knuckle-guard, globular pommel with turned button, and grip bound with twisted copper wire between faceted ferrules
86.5 cm. blade
86.5 cm. blade








