European Swept Hilt Rapier

European Swept Hilt Rapier c 1650 the pommel is of cylindrical form wider towards the base with line engraving. The grip braided wire grip in good condition with turk’s heads to top and bottom however the top one is worn as is the base of the pommel where they meet. The hilt of a generic form with swept bars and straight quillons. The double edged blade with small central fuller which is marked Andrea Ferrara on both sides. Well balanced sword 122cm overall length with 106cm blade. Please see Rapiers by Eric Valentine example 11 plus Cut and Thrust Weapons page 185 plate 5