Medals and Coins, Arms and Armour - 22nd June 2021
Lot 249
A rapier
Estimate £1,800 - £2,200
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Description
A rapier, flattened hexagonal-section blade 32.5 in., two short fullers pierced with slots; steel hilt with vestigial arms, shell guard formed within a loop interrupted by a double baluster and chiseled and pierced with decoration involving a classical bust surrounded by foliage inhabited by beasts, knuckle bow also interrupted by a baluster, pommel in the form of a helmeted head, braided wire bound grip.