An English cup-hilted rapier, middle of the 17th century Slender, ridged thrusting blade. Fine openwork guard plate with chiselled scroll decoration on the inside. Slender quillons with spirally cut finials. Wire wound grip with Turk's heads. Long pommel also chiselled with spiral flutes. Blade somewhat stained. The hilt with patina. Length 112 cm. historic, historical,, 17th century, sword, swords, weapons, arms, weapon, arm, fighting device, military, militaria, object, objects, stills, clipping, clippings, cut out, cut-out, cut-outs, melee weapon, melee weap,

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