Militaria Zone

Dealer Information

Dealer: Antique Weapon Store
Location: Tuckasegee, United States
Tel: +1 828 507 7160
Email: mail@antiqueweaponstore.com

European Dish Hilt Rapier, 2nd Half 17th C

SOLD

Code: SR1837

Website: https://www.militariazone.com/swords/-european-dish-hilt-rapier-2nd-half-17th-c/itm39695

Featuring two large nearly symmetrical side rings, each filled with a pierced plate; fluted
quillon block with pas d’ane and quillons with fluted acorn-shaped finials.  Elongated fluted
ovoid pommel with small button; grip with later twisted iron wire wrap finished with Turks
heads top and bottom.  Unmarked hollow-ground triangular-section 32 1/4" blade.  Metal
cleaned and light pitting on blade.  Overall length 39 ½".  Well-balanced early rapier at a
bargain price!