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Military-Style German Swept Hilt Rapier.. ...
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$2,500.00
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Description
Military-Style German Swept Hilt Rapier.Approximately 48-inches overall with a 40-inch double edged straight blade, with single fuller on each side of the blade. Blade marked with the running wolf of Solingen on [both sides]. Iron figured swept hilt design with recurved quillons with Pas D' Ane, Anneau and Branch. Wooden handle. Ovoid pommel design with button. Partial tag reads: MILITARY SWEPT HILT / CIRCA 1575-1590. Previously sold as Lot 653 in Little John's Auction in California, June 14 [year not known].
Condition: Good with age wear and patina throughout blade. Blade/grip need tightening. Blade cleaned at some point, showing an overall mottled gray patina on hilt. Fine scratches present to metal. Traces of an applied lacquer finish, nicotine stains.
Auction Info
2022 December 12 Arms & Armor, Civil War & Militaria Signature® Auction #6261 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
December, 2022
12th
Monday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 13
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