Lot 4613

A German rapier of Pappenheim type, circa 1610/20

Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A108aw | Live auction | 361 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

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