Rapier of Ambrogio Spinola (1569–1630), ca. 1600, Northern European, possibly France, Steel, L. 46 1/8 in. ( cm

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Rapier of Ambrogio Spinola (1569–1630), ca. 1600, Northern European, possibly France, Steel, L. 46 1/8 in. ( cm); L. of blade 39 3/4 in. (101 cm), Swords, The hilt is finely decorated with small yet amazingly detailed scenes from the Old Testament, encircled by identifying inscriptions in Latin and French. The hilt is initialed three times by an unidentified medalist or sculptor

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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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