A rapier, German or Italian, circa 1630 Slender, distinctly ridged thrusting blade, the ricasso with indistinct mark on one side. Swept hilt with shell-shaped guards. S-shaped, curved quillons with knuckle-bow. Grip with iron wire winding and Turk's heads, oval, faceted pommel (surfaces reworked). Length 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, 17th century, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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