Medals & Coins, Arms & Armour - 3rd June 2025
Lot 186
A 17th century English duelling rapier, slender diamond-section blade 36.5 in. steel guard formed of
Estimate £800 - £1,200 | Hammer £1512
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Description
A 17th century English duelling rapier, slender diamond-section blade 36.5 in. steel guard formed of two oval shells pierced in a lattice pattern and supported by slender arms and side rings descending from the fluted quillon block, slender scroll-terminal quillons, fluted ovoid pommel with button finial, grip bound with braided wire between Turks' head knots, c. 1630.
(112 cm OAL)