Bidspirit auction | A SPANISH RAPIER SWORD

A SPANISH RAPIER SWORD - An elegant weapon, with ovoid steel pommel, the grip retains its complex wire wrap, the guard with long, deeply recurved quillons and a large ring guard at either side. The long, straight double-edged blade wrought in colichemarde style and struck with the makers name in the central fullers: ANTHONIO PICHINIO together with vinework etching. 17th-18th century. Minor wear. Overall length 98.7cm./ 38 ¾ inches. Condition III