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Pierced and Embossed Cup Hilt Rapier.. ...
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Sold on Dec 12, 2022 for:
$5,000.00
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Description
Pierced and Embossed Cup Hilt Rapier.Approximately 51-inches overall with a 40 1/4-inch diamond blade. Sword is 3/4-inches at its widest. Intricate large embossed wrought iron cup with surrounding faint gilt features, pierced foliage designs and Roman and angelic figures. [cup diameter 4 7/8-inches with figured border]. Beautiful 3 3/4-inch pierced grip, pommel cap and button with grotesque elements, figures throughout. Recurved quillons with dragon motif. Marked ANTONIO on on one side of blade, near ricasso [protected within the cup hilt] and [illegible] on the other side. Weighs approximately 3 pounds. See, A Glossary of the Construction, Decoration and Use of Arms and Armor in All Countries and in All Times by George Cameron Stone for similar examples and information.
Condition: Very good with age wear and pitting throughout blade. Dark overall finish. Showing an overall dark gray patina on blade and hilt, with remnants of a lacquered application. Fine scratches to metal. Crude metal and some pitting inside hilt, but dark. Nicotine stains, should clean well. Blade/Cup a bit lose.
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: 14
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