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2773 - A fine Italian rapier with a chiseled and gilded guard, probably from Milan, circa 1580/90
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A fine Italian rapier with a chiseled and gilded guard, probably from Milan, circa 1580/90 High-quality blade with a flattened spine. In the upper third, deep grooves on both sides with the stamped signature “SAHAGUN.” Sturdy, slightly grooved false edge on both sides, stamped “V.I.” on the quarter side. Iron hilt with a wide, straight crossguard. Finely cut dot decoration; the fire-gilding is worn. Original hilt with a preserved Turkish knot. Sturdy oval pommel with matching dot decoration and remnants of gilding. Length 126 cm. Alonzo de Sahagún, sword maker in Toledo, active c. 1570–99. His high-quality blades are frequently found in weapons associated with courtly circles. Comparable examples can be found, among other places, at the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna and the Wallace Collection in London. Condition: II
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Armor, Edged Weapons, and Antique Firearms - IIAuction house
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