1910 Thomes Ave, Cheyenne WY 82001, United States
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LOT 366:
A SPANISH RAPIER SWORD
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Start price:
$
860
Estimated price :
$1,800 - $2,000
Buyer's Premium: 24.9%
sales tax: 6%
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A SPANISH RAPIER SWORD
Of early clamshell type, the complex steel guard composed of a pair of solid guards which have been pierced and profiled overall, and connected by a series of elaborately arched, recurved and curled bars, merging with the crossguard with long quillons and knucklebow. The massive pommel with baluster and turned base designed to balance the long blade, the grip with twisted iron wire wrap. The well-wrought blade long, double-edged, and continuously tapering to an acute point, with a narrow fuller to each side, struck repeatedly with the letter W O W. Overall length 128cm. Worn, one quillon repaired in period. Beginning of the 17th century. Condition III
