European Rapier 17th Century

European Rapier 17th Century with a squeezed style blade the flat section engraved with the name ESLER and finish with anchors. The grip is wood bound with wire which is slightly loose in one area and fitted with a simply ornamented pommel. The hilt well constructed with decorative knuckle and cross guard forming an outer ring with pieced shell guard below together with a rear smooth matching guard. Overall length 97cm blade 80cm Please see Cut and Thrust Weapons plate 18 page 178 and 198 for reference.