Fine Chiseled and Silver-Inlaid Italian Rapier, Early 17th C
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Iron hilt of flattened bars, the obverse with 4 concentric rings increasing in size toward the
pommel, the largest ring with sweeping bar connected to the knuckle bow; chiseled in low
relief with flowers and acanthus on a stippled background. Reverse with four round-section
bars attached to the smallest ring and connecting with the knuckle bow. Knuckle bow with
circular terminal featuring silver-inlaid floral decoration. Straight quillons expanding toward
the finials and featuring silver-inlaid floral details (worn). Grip of spiral shape wrapped with
twisted wire and finished with Turks heads top and bottom. Pommel with small button,
chiseled to match the guard. Hexagonal-section 46 3/4" blade with 9" central line-bordered
fuller stamped “M (O) M (O) M (O) M (O)” on each side with anchor mark at its end. Large
proportions and lovely workmanship. Metal cleaned with very light pitting on the blade.
Overall length 53".
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