Lot 1300
A German rapier with one-sided guard, circa 1600
Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A106aw | Live auction | 581 Lots
Description
Slender, double-edged thrusting blade of flattened diamond section, the foible slightly pitted. Slender fuller at the forte struck with the signature "Petrus me fecit". Robust iron swept hilt of ridged bars, the reverse reduced, with only a small, down-curved pas d'âne. Spirally fluted grip with fine brass wire wrap and Turk's heads. Conical, slightly ridged pommel with tang button. Length 117 cm.Condition: II - Questions about the lot?
