Lot 4613

A German rapier of Pappenheim type, circa 1610/20

Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A108aw | Live auction | 1129 Lots

Description

Sturdy, double-edged blade of flattened hexagonal section (pitting in places). Narrow fullers on both sides of the upper third, a deep notch on the reverse (possibly a strike mark). ":S:" stamped in the fullers on both sides. Hilt made of hexagonal ridged bars, the large guard plates on both sides with fine openwork. S-shaped, curving quillons, the knuckle bow extending into a round loop. The original grip with ostentatious iron wire winding and Turk's heads. Double tapered, octagonal pommel with fine fullers. Length 126 cm.

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General Information

The auction starts on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 10 am (CEST) with Lot no. 4001 - 5129. The pre-sale view will take place from May 12 - May 15 2026 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.