Lot 2787

A German rapier of Pappenheim type, circa 1610/20

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

Starting Price € 6,000

Countdown for bids : 33 days and 1 hours left

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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.

Condition: II 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.