Lot 5495
A heavy Saxon military rapier, circa 1600
Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A104aw | Live auction | 1078 Lots
Hammer price € 5,500
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Sturdy, double-edged blade of flattened diamond section. A sizeable flaw (notch/chip) on one side of the cutting edge, near the point. The fullered ricasso stamped with an illegible smith's mark on both sides "W"(?). The iron swept hilt with distinctly curved quillons. The fluted grip with iron wire winding and Turk's heads. Octagonal pommel with appliquéd, round riveted button. Length 105 cm.Condition: II - Questions about the lot?