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Lot 129
A RapierEarly 17th Century
22 April 2009, 13:00 BST
London, KnightsbridgeSold for £2,280 inc. premium
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Early 17th Century
Early 17th Century
With slightly tapering single-edged blade double-edged towards the point, rectangular ricasso, hilt comprising bars of circular section with straight quillons widening towards the tips, downcurved arms and double side-ring on the outside, the smaller lower one filled with a plate pierced with small holes, some incised on the outside to resemble stars, inner guard of two bars swept-up to join the forward quillon, rounded ovoidal pommel with button, and grip bound with twisted iron wire (some pitting overall)
100.1 cm. blade
100.1 cm. blade








