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230 - A EUROPEAN CUP-HILT RAPIER WITH WIRE WRAPPED GRIP, C. 17TH CEN.
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A EUROPEAN CUP-HILT RAPIER WITH WIRE WRAPPED GRIP, C. 17TH CEN. A European rapier with a cup-hilt guard showing pierced and chased foliate decoration, two twisted quillons emanating straight to both sides. The grip is wrapped in spiraling wire with Turk's head knots at the top and bottom. The pommel is similarly pierced to the guard. The long blade has a fuller which ends a third of the way up the blade. Swords of this style were most common in Southern Europe, particularly Italy and Spain. Continental Europe, c. 17th century. Dimensions: L: 45 3/4 in., (116.2 cm.) Condition: Very good for age. All parts tight. Wire wrapped grip well preserved. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All statements contained in the catalog, condition reports, invoices, advertisements, or elsewhere concerning the authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, period, culture, source, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, condition, rarity, importance, or value of any lot are statements of opinion only and shall not be construed as representations, warranties, or statements of fact. All lots are sold "as-is", refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shippers upon request.
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