A Spanish or Italian cup-hilt rapier, 2nd half of the 17th century Slender thrusting blade of flattened hexagonal section, the point with strong signs of corrosion. Openwork cup with lavish relief and distinctive flange. On both sides portrait medallions amidst tendril decoration. Extended quillons and knuckle-bow with chiselled decoration. Grip with iron wire winding and Turk's heads. Helically grooved pommel. Length 113 cm. historic, historical, sword, swords, weapons, arms, weapon, arm, fighting device, military, militaria, object, objects, st, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available
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Keywords: 17th, arm, arms, century, clipping, clippings, cup-hilt, cut, cut-, cut-outs, device, fighting, italian, melee, metal, militaria, military, object, objects, rapier, spanish, stills, sword, swords, weapon, weapons
