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17th Century Swept Hilt Rapier of Pappenheimer Type
Estimate: $2,000-$4,000
Sold
$2,250
Live Auction
Arms, Armor and Militaria
Location
Cincinnati
Description
17th Century Swept Hilt Rapier of Pappenheimer Type
39" blade length. 48" overall with hilt. Straight double edged blade with flattened medial ridge and featuring an elaborate hilt with pierced clamshell guard retained by two screws, and an octagonal profile pommel containing a peened tang. Hilt is wrapped in brass wire braided at both ends. Knuckle bow consists of three conjoined branches in addition to the lower quillon. Sword has been buffed bright, and the tip reshaped at some point, likely due to breakage. Grip appears to be original.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Condition
Good. Metal cleaned to bright in a European manner, with the blade showing some pitting and some freckled areas of oxidized discoloration. Guard with some pitting overall, and cracks forming through the quillons in two places. Grip very good with some tarnish.