Bidspirit auction | A 17TH CENTURY ITALIAN RAPIER

A 17TH CENTURY ITALIAN RAPIER WITH FINELY CHASED IRON GUARD - A 17th century Italian rapier with a finely chased and pierced iron hilt decorated with intricate foliate motifs to the guard, pommel, grip and the knobs on the knucklebow and quillon. The grip is also wrapped with braided copper wire, the top and bottom having fine Turk's head knots. The blade is long and pointed, with a raised midrib running down its entire length on both sides. Italy, 17th century. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions offers in-house shipping. In case we can not accommodate a shipping request, a list of additional shippers will be provided. Dimensions: L: 47 1/2 in., (120.7 cm.) Condition: Good overall with expected pitting to blade consistent with age. Grip wire and pommel both tight. Clamshell guard slightly loose.