Bidspirit auction | 17th - 18th C. Spanish

17th - 18th C. Spanish Colonial Pirates Rapier Sword - 17th - 18th C. Spanish Colonial Pirates Rapier Sword. Rare example of probably used by sea pirates of the Spanish Colonial Era with distinctive iron-mounted hilt, having a flower pattern dish guard with chiseled and pierced decorations. Bull horn grip with carved ribbed sections and a large fluted egg-shaped pommel. Mounted with a powerful sturdy single-edged double-fullered blade retaining partially worn etched decorations. Overall length 41 1/2”. Blade length 34 1/2”