An Italian cup-hilt rapier, 2nd half of 17th century Slender thrusting blade, deep fullers at the forte. The cup with distinctive cut flanged edge and openwork stripes with scrolling foliages. Writhen quillons, knuckle-guard and pommel, the original grip(?) with fine wire binding. Length 114 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, clipping, cut out, cut-out, cut-outs, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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Size: 2549px × 5068px
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Photo credit: © INTERFOTO / History / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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