Lot 5497

An Italian rapier, circa 1600

Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A104aw | Live auction | 1078 Lots

Description

Robust, double-edged blade of flattened diamond section. Struck with two cross marks within the bi-fullered forte. The sturdy ricasso marked on both sides with cross and "T". Swept hilt with fine double-ridged bars. The obverse pas d'âne with finely pierced shell guard. Grip with copper wire wrap and fine Turk's heads. Large, finely fluted ball pommel with tang button. Length 122 cm.

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General Information

The auction starts on Wednesday, May 07, 2025 at 10 am (CEST). Lot no. 5001 - 6079. The pre-sale view will take place from April 22 - to April 26 as well as on Friday May 2nd and Monday May 5th in our auction rooms at Bretonischer Ring 3 in 85630 Grasbrunn / Munich from 11 am to 5 pm (CEST). Please make an appointment if possible to avoid waiting times.