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Lot 114
A Composite RapierEarly 17th Century, Probably Italian
30 November 2016, 11:00 GMT
London, Knightsbridge£1,000 - £1,200
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Early 17th Century, Probably Italian
Early 17th Century, Probably Italian
With tapering double-edged blade of slightly hollowed flattened hexagonal section with latten-inlaid running wolf mark on one side at the forte, tapering rectangular ricasso, hilt comprising downcurved arms carrying a riveted outer shell-guard, side-ring of circular section above, vertically recurved quillons with fishtail terminals, knuckle-guard en suite, ovoidal pommel with tall button, and swelling grip bound with twisted iron wire between Turk's heads
103 cm. blade
103 cm. blade








