Lot 2785

A German or Italian Rapier, ca. 1610

Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A109aw | Live auction | 1369 Lots

Starting Price € 2,400

Countdown for bids : 33 days and 3 hours left

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Description

Slender, tapering thrusting blade with a flattened medial ridge. At the forte, a barely legible inscription on both sides with traces of copper inlays. The strong ricasso with double fullers, struck with marks on both sides and a barely legible signature. Swept hilt with S-shaped curved crossguard, a small inserted shell-guard on the quarte side. Original, spirally fluted grip with large shrinkage cracks, remains of a brass Turk's head preserved. Oval pommel with lateral ridges and ten facets. Length 119.5 cm.

Condition: II - III Questions about the lot?

General Information

The auction starts on Thursday, November 17, 2026 at 2:30 pm (CET), start subject to the timing of the preceding auction, with Lot no. 2001 - 2505 and continues on Wednesday 18, 2026 at 10 am (CET) with Lot no. 2506 - 1369.The pre-sale view will take place from November 9 - November 13, 2026 in our auction rooms at Bretonischer Ring 3 in 85630 Grasbrunn / Munich from 11 am to 5 pm (CET). Please make an appointment if possible to avoid waiting times.