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A German rapierprobably Saxon, late 16th century
8 June 2015, 10:00 PDT
San FranciscoSold for US$4,095 inc. premium
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A German rapier
probably Saxon, late 16th century
probably Saxon, late 16th century
Straight 38 inch blade, the forward 32 inches of hexagonal section, the shouldered forte with central fuller boldly inscribed on either side IVANNI within a line and dot border; full ricasso with double fullers stamped six times on either side with pairs of two different armorer's marks. Steel hilt comprising sharply recurved quillons, the spatulate tips incised on the outer sides with chevrons; outer defense of two rings, the molded and indented centers framed by incised chevrons, the lowermost ring with a pierced insert; inner defense, a saltire joined at the top to the side rings and at the bottom to the crossguard. Ovoid pommel, the outer side incised at top and bottom with a chevron. Spirally fluted grip finely bound with plaited, plain and twisted steel wire with wire turk's heads, the binding old and possibly original.
Condition: Steel with mottled patina, the blade showing areas of light pitting. Grip wrap with dark patina.
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Condition: Steel with mottled patina, the blade showing areas of light pitting. Grip wrap with dark patina.
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