Militaria, Clocks, & Science
Description:
Cup-hilt Rapier, Italy, late 17th century, elaborately pierced steel guard with foliate, bird, and sea serpent design, the wire-wrapped grip secured by a reeded pommel, double-edge blade with narrow fuller, overall lg. 48 in.
Provenance: Collection of George Snook, M.D.
Estimate $1,000-1,200
Blade has pitting especially at the point.
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Keywords
George Snook, ItalyChristopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
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