Lot 2934

A Victorian Spanish cup-hilt rapier with authentic blade, 19th century

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

Starting Price € 450

Countdown for bids : 34 days and 5 hours left

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Description

Slender, original double-edged blade of the 17th century with diamond cross-section. Robust, rectangular ricasso, with deep fullers before it bearing an indistinct struck inscription. Tip bent. Strongly domed iron cup with reinforced border and interior finger rests on both sides. Widely extended iron crossguard with knuckle bow and mushroom-shaped finials. Cup and crossguard with knuckle bow slightly loose. Spirally fluted grip with robust iron wire winding. Spirally openworked iron pommel with offset riveted button. All surfaces pitted. Length 123 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.