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ANTIQUE RARE MID 16TH CENTURY ANTIQUE EUROPEAN RAPIER browse these categories for related items... All Items: Popular Collectibles: Militaria: Pre 1700: item # 707655 Please refer to our stock # 75-137 when inquiring.
Faganarms Inc. 22952 E. 15 mile Rd. Clinton Township, MI 48035 586-465-4637 Guest Book $7600.00- SOLD |
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| This sword related to a group of which there are at least five examples recorded, primarily in paintings. Geographically, they span from southern Germany, through Switzerland and Italy strongly suggesting an Alpine origin for this example. In all respects, it represents a true transition form the broadswords of the first half of the century. The guard is of a form recorded as C1520-40’s. The pommel is made without a foot as is used with the “hock bottle” grip. The blade is etched with typical 16th century German sun, star, and man in the moon motifs. Blade length: 37” cf., The Rapier and Smallsword, Norman, p.100, Hilt 37. GC.075 | ||
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