A German cup-hilt rapier, circa 1740 Double-edged thrusting blade of flattened hexagonal section and ornamental etching on both sides of the base. Iron chiselled hilt, the cup raised on one side and finely engraved with trophies and rocailles. Corded grip and copper Turk's heads. Length 93,5 cm. historic, historical, sword, swords, weapons, arms, weapon, arm, fighting device, military, militaria, object, objects, stills, clipping, clippings, cut out, cut-out, cut-outs, melee weapon, melee weapons, metal, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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