Brea, California, United States
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Fine auction featuring high end arms and armour, antique firearms, Asian lots including excellent examples of Chinese and Korean art. Wide selection of amazing examples of ethnographic art. High end jewelry and much more.
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LOT 22:
European Swept Hilt Rapier, 17th c.
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Start price:
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1,600
Estimated price :
$2,000 - $2,800
Buyer's Premium: 25%
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sales tax: 7.75%
On the full lot's price and commission
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European Swept Hilt Rapier, 17th c.
European swept hilt rapier, 17th century. Straight double-edged blade with a thin fuller the length of the blade. Marked to the upper section of the blade with a hallmark to one side partially obscured. Blade sharpened to the end of the fuller. Swept-hilt guard with two forward rings of turned steel. Straight quillion. Single bar over the grip turned at the end away from thew pommel. Pommel a large carved pear shaped flower hand peened. Grip with later wide. Hand peened over with the guard and pommel having clears signs of previously been gilt. Size 38" L, blade 31" L
Ex-USA collection
Condition: Wear commensurate with age and use.
