Lot Essay
For the inscription 'Marson' on blades see Sir James Mann, Wallace Collection Catalogues: European Arms and Armour, vol. II, p. 339, inv. no. A 668
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EARLY 17TH CENTURY
Details
A Swept-Hilt Rapier
Early 17th Century
With tapering double-edged blade of flattened diamond section, the ricasso struck with a cross on one side and 'Marson' on the other, iron hilt comprising symmetrical guard with straight quillons, arms, triple side-rings on each side, knuckle-guard linked by curved bars to the upper side-rings, associated fluted pommel, and later wooden grip (some pitting, file marks on blade)
40¼in. (112.2cm.) blade
Early 17th Century
With tapering double-edged blade of flattened diamond section, the ricasso struck with a cross on one side and 'Marson' on the other, iron hilt comprising symmetrical guard with straight quillons, arms, triple side-rings on each side, knuckle-guard linked by curved bars to the upper side-rings, associated fluted pommel, and later wooden grip (some pitting, file marks on blade)
40¼in. (112.2cm.) blade
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