ID 1033490
Lot 1181 | Schweres Glockenrapier, Italien, Mitte 17. Jhdt.
Estimate value
€ 4 500
A heavy Italian cup-hilted rapier, mid-17th century
The sturdy, double-edged blade of flattened diamond section with a flattened medial ridge. The long ricasso with triple fullers on both sides, struck with the manufacturer's marks "MATEUO DIO CLAUDIO..." and "MATTI DIOS CLAUDIO RANCINI". The blade pitted in parts, with notches here and there. Sturdy cup hilt, the knuckle bow forged as one piece. Entirely covered in delicate, openwork floral and tendril ornaments. The straight, extended quillons with spirally fluted decoration. The fluted grip with iron wire winding and iron Turk's heads. Circular pommel with chiselled scales. Length 120 cm.
Condition: II -
| Auction house category: | Swords, Epees and Rapiers |
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