A SPANISH CUP-HILT RAPIER
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A SPANISH CUP-HILT RAPIER

LATE 17TH CENTURY

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A SPANISH CUP-HILT RAPIER
LATE 17TH CENTURY
With 36 ¼ in. (92 cm.) double-edged fullered blade etched on each face with the inscription 'NO ME SAQUES SIN RAZON / NO ME ENBAINES SIN HONOR', plain guard with turned rim, straight quillons with swelled finials, turned knuckle-guard, copper wire bound grip, and flattened spherical pommel
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These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale using a Temporary Import regime. Import VAT is payable (at 5%) on the Hammer price. VAT is also payable (at 20%) on the buyer’s Premium on a VAT inclusive basis. When a buyer of such a lot has registered an EU address but wishes to export the lot or complete the import into another EU country, he must advise Christie's immediately after the auction.

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