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Catalogue: Popular Collectibles: Militaria: Edged Weapons (22)

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NORTH EUROPEAN BROADSWORD C.1620

Catalogue: Popular Collectibles: Militaria: Edged Weapons: Pre 1700   item# 954971 (stock# 08-126)

NORTH EUROPEAN BROADSWORD C.1620
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586-465-4637


$6,250.00 

This fine sword comes from a group which has been misidentified since the 19th century when collectors called them Sinclair hilt swords in an attempt to link them to the Scottish mercenary Colonel George Sinclair. In fact, it is a broadsword of heavy rapier type with blade of thick diamond section, tapering uniformly through its length which is equally suitable for slashing and thrusting. Its recurved cross guard and large ring guard surrounding a pierced plate and thumb ring opposite. It is rig ...click for details


AN ENGLISH CUP HILT RAPIER C.1640

Catalogue: Popular Collectibles: Militaria: Edged Weapons: Pre 1700   item# 955006 (stock# 08-422)

AN ENGLISH CUP HILT RAPIER C.1640
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$5,700.00 

This rapier dates precisely to the period leading up to the English Civil War of 1642. It was a time of polarization and expression of political opinions and loyalties. The cup is deeply chiseled with faces, twelve in all. The forward and back pair are probably intended to represent Charles I and Henrietta, though are ambiguous enough to avoid attention. The decoration, popularized at the time, was also used on military swords. The cup provides a fine defense for the hand without the cumbersome ...click for details

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