Bidspirit auction | 16th - 17th C. Spanish

16th - 17th C. Spanish or Italian Swept-Hilt Rapier - 16th - 17th C. Spanish or Italian Swept-Hilt Rapier Sword. A large early example with a sturdy double edged blade with just enough tamper and flexibility for most efficient combat action. Having a large swept guard of complex multi-branched construction and a large iron pommel with ridged flangs, sort of resembling the shape of the maces used in the same era. Original black wooden grip retaining only one turk head wire band. Good early rapier, most likely Spanish or Italian in origin. Overall length 46” Blade length 39”.250035001800