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Swept Hilt Rapier c 1600

Swept Hilt Rapier of the period 1570-1630 made up of interlinked bars and rings in front of and behind the guard sweeping in an elegant curve from the rear of the hilt to the knuckle guard, for reference see The Rapier and Small Sword 1460 – 1820 by A V B Norman page 127 hilt 57. The grip bound with brass wire small part of wear at the joint with the pommel, the well balanced blade double edged with central fuller running its full length and stamp with armours mark near ricasso.
Overall length 45 inch the blade 39 inch