374 - Antique Spanish Transitional Rapier Sword 18th-century, Spanish Artist/Designer/Manufacturer: Unknown Marking(s); notes: Materials: steel, brass, wire Cataloger Note: Continental European transitional rapier or smallsword in the early 18th-century style, featuring an asymmetrical double-shell or boat-form guard with pas d’âne finger rings. The wire-bound grip is framed by brass ferrules and terminates in a spherical metal pommel with aged oxidation. The straight steel blade features an etched portrait medallion at the forte surrounded by finely stippled L. 36" / Handle : 5.5" x 1"

Antique Spanish Transitional Rapier Sword 18th-century, Spanish Artist/Designer/Manufacturer: Unknown Marking(s); notes: Materials: steel, brass, wire Cataloger Note: Continental European transitional rapier or smallsword in the early 18th-century style, featuring an asymmetrical double-shell or boat-form guard with pas d’âne finger rings. The wire-bound grip is framed by brass ferrules and terminates in a spherical metal pommel with aged oxidation. The straight steel blade features an etched portrait medallion at the forte surrounded by finely stippled L. 36" / Handle : 5.5" x 1" Condition: Good condition. Unless otherwise stated, all information provided is the opinion of our specialists. Should you have any specific questions regarding the condition of this lot, please use the ask question button or send us an email to info@akibaantiques.com