Rapier of Prince-Elector Christian II of Saxony (1583–1611), dated 1606

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Rapier of Prince-Elector Christian II of Saxony (1583–1611), dated 1606, Dresden; Toledo, hilt, German, Dresden; blade, Spanish, Toledo, Steel, bronze, gold, enamel, paste jewels, cameos, pearls, wood, L. 48 in. ( cm); L. of blade 41 1/4 in. ( cm); W. 6 3/4 in. ( cm); Wt. 3 lb. 4 oz. (1474 g), Swords, This hilt is the only recorded work of the Dresden sword cutler Israel Schuech. It is one of the best examples of a rapier hilt made with the same materials, techniques, and quality as the fine sculpture, jewelry, and goldsmiths' work for which the Saxon Court was famous

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