Bidspirit auction | Spectacular Set of 16th-17th C.

Spectacular Set of 16th-17th C. or later Noblemans - Spectacular Set of 16th-17th C. or later Noblemans Swept Hilt Rapier Sword & Left hand Dagger, Spanish or Italian. An outstanding matching set of exceptional size and quality with their steel mounts having flattened broad hilt bars profusely chiseled with fine and intricate decorations, with an extremely Massive pommel to the sword, almost large enough to be used as a mace head. Both blades of double edged form, very strong and sturdy with just enough flexibility to the rapier blade for most efficient battle action, both blades struck at ricasso with a fascinating makers mark in the form of a Human face. Blades have been cleaned at some point in the past, the hilts with original dark patina and fine wire braiding to the grips. An exceptionally attractive set, the rapier is just massive, probably owned by a nobleman or even a royal figure. Overall rapier length is 50” Blade length 41 1/2”. Dagger length 14 1/2” blade length 9 3/4”.