German Saxony Rapier 17th Century

German Saxony Rapier early 17th Century the guard of traditional design with sweeping quillons forming the rear and front guards and single ring. The grip wire bound and does show age wear with round cylindrical pommel. The flattened blade is engraved for the first 22cm and then further with snakes or serpents please see images. The ricasso stamped with swordsmith mark for Tesche Clemens Solingen c 1580 – 1590
Overall length 114cm the blade 98cm