Swept-hilt Rapier

Description:

Swept-hilt Rapier, Europe, 17th century, multi-branch steel hilt with iron wire-wrapped grip, cylindrical pommel, double-edge blade with long fuller and brass inlay decoration near ricasso, overall lg. 51 1/4 in.

Provenance: Collection of George Snook, M.D.
Estimate $1,000-1,200

Minor surface pitting.


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