Bidspirit auction | Nice 17th-18th C. Italian or

Nice 17th-18th C. Italian or Spanish Cup-Hilt Rapier - Nice 17th-18th C. Italian or Spanish Cup-Hilt Rapier Sword. Having steel hilt mounts with a large cup-guard profusely etched on the exterior wit what appears to be Dragons, a decoration mostly typical to the early Italian weapons. With its iron wire bound grip and elaborate twisted D-guard and very long cross-guard. Mounted with a sturdy double edged blade of almost perfect Diamond cross-section. Interesting and uncommon example with not very common early type of etched decorations to the cup. Total Length (inside scabbard if present) : 45 1/2” Blade Length : 38 1/2 ”.Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please contact us at info@sofedesignauctions.com