Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
Spanish Cup-hilt Rapier, c. 17th century, iron hilt and cup, checkered wooden grip, iron blade with three fullers on the upper half of the blade, blade lg. 35, overall lg. 41 in.
Provenance: Sold to benefit the acquisition fund of the Fort Ticonderoga Museum.
Estimate $800-1,000
has patina appropriate to its age.
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