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CIRCA 1600-1620
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AN UNUSUAL ITALIAN RAPIER
circa 1600-1620
With slender bouble-edged blade changing to flattened hexagonal section at the forte and struck with a mark on the ricasso, iron hilt comprising a pair of acutely in-curved faceted quillons, small ring-guard, faceted pommel, much original blued finish throughout, and original patterned wire grip with 'Turk's heads'.
36 7/8 (93,7cm) Blade
circa 1600-1620
With slender bouble-edged blade changing to flattened hexagonal section at the forte and struck with a mark on the ricasso, iron hilt comprising a pair of acutely in-curved faceted quillons, small ring-guard, faceted pommel, much original blued finish throughout, and original patterned wire grip with 'Turk's heads'.
36 7/8 (93,7cm) Blade
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium, which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.