German Cup Hilt Rapier c 1620

Cup Hilt Rapier c 1620 possibly German or Swiss, highly decorative chiselled pommel. The D guard leading down to form the cross guard which has inset stones, sweeping langets finish with large flower buds and curved sections to support the excellent cup guard with pieced and chiselled designs. The blade double edged with central fuller engraved with imperial orb and maker mark IOHANES WVNDES – Johannes Wundes 1560 – 1620 please note the engraving is worn but letters can be made out. Overall length 102cm the blade 92cm