A French Transitional Rapier of Pillow-Sword Type
A French Transitional Rapier of Pillow-Sword Type, third quarter of the 17th Century. With tapering double edged blade of flattened diamond section, engraved on both sides at the forte with an angel holding a sword and the blade smiths details, cut with four small flutes and then engraved again with what appears to be a motto on both sides, iron hilt comprising double shell-guard, short quills with large lobed terminals, compressed globular pommel, and grip with beautifully plated iron wire between Turk’s heads, the surfaces throughout retaining traces of original gilding.
Dimensions
Blade Length: 33.5 Inches (85.09 cm)
Overall Length: 40 Inches (101.60 cm)
£1,750.00
1 in stock
