A French rapier,circa 1620 Double-edged blade with flattened ridge with short fullers on either side,on the reverse side marked "VALENCIA",the other side with illegible mark. Cut iron hilt comprising curved quillons with fluted turban-shaped finials,finely pierced guard and hexagonal pommel with later copper wire bound grip. Length cm,historic,historical,,17th century,weapons,arms,weapon,arm,baronial,military,militaria,rapier,rapiers,sword,swords,melee weapon,melee weapons,thrusting,thrustings,baton,object,objects,stills,clippin,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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