30th Jul, 2020 12:00

Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria

 
Lot 113
 

113

A SWEPT-HILT RAPIER IN EARLY 17TH CENTURY STYLE

A SWEPT-HILT RAPIER IN EARLY 17TH CENTURY STYLE with blade of flattened-diamond section stamped 'Respice' twice within a short fuller on each side, steel hilt of rounded bars including quillon with swelling down-turned terminal, and fluted ovoid pommel, and wire-bound grip with 'Turks' heads' 98.5cm; 38 3/4in blade

No Reserve

Sold for £350


 
A SWEPT-HILT RAPIER IN EARLY 17TH CENTURY STYLE with blade of flattened-diamond section stamped 'Respice' twice within a short fuller on each side, steel hilt of rounded bars including quillon with swelling down-turned terminal, and fluted ovoid pommel, and wire-bound grip with 'Turks' heads' 98.5cm; 38 3/4in blade