Northern European Rapier c1600s
A classic example of a rapier, probably from Northern Europe circa 1600. The iron hilt of flattened ovoidal bars comprising comprising two outer side-rings joined to down curved arms, the upper ring linked by a curved bar to the knuckle guard, bifurcated inner-guard rising to join the knuckle-guard, barrel-shaped pommel with flattened button. The blade is 113.5 cm long to the guard, 126cm overall and weighs 1179g with an unidentified makers mark on the ricasso and a series of parallel marks on the fuller
The blade and guard are in good condition with minor patina, and some age related staining. They are slid with no movement and a good overall feel despite the size and weight of the sword.
The style and design are similar to Solingen rapiers found in Germany
A classic example of a rapier, probably from Northern Europe circa 1600. The iron hilt of flattened ovoidal bars comprising comprising two outer side-rings joined to down curved arms, the upper ring linked by a curved bar to the knuckle guard, bifurcated inner-guard rising to join the knuckle-guard, barrel-shaped pommel with flattened button. The blade is 113.5 cm long to the guard, 126cm overall and weighs 1179g with an unidentified makers mark on the ricasso and a series of parallel marks on the fuller
The blade and guard are in good condition with minor patina, and some age related staining. They are slid with no movement and a good overall feel despite the size and weight of the sword.
The style and design are similar to Solingen rapiers found in Germany
A classic example of a rapier, probably from Northern Europe circa 1600. The iron hilt of flattened ovoidal bars comprising comprising two outer side-rings joined to down curved arms, the upper ring linked by a curved bar to the knuckle guard, bifurcated inner-guard rising to join the knuckle-guard, barrel-shaped pommel with flattened button. The blade is 113.5 cm long to the guard, 126cm overall and weighs 1179g with an unidentified makers mark on the ricasso and a series of parallel marks on the fuller
The blade and guard are in good condition with minor patina, and some age related staining. They are slid with no movement and a good overall feel despite the size and weight of the sword.
The style and design are similar to Solingen rapiers found in Germany