Lot 32 , A 17th century German steel rapier, L.45in.

A 17th century German steel rapier, with ornate basket hilt and stamped blade, L.45in.
Estimate £600-800

Grip from the hilt is missing, although there are some loose steel rings contained in a bag which once would have formed the binding of the grip, otherwise dents and knocks commensurate with age together with oxidisation and pitting to the blade, overall length is 109cm. Please see additional photographs.


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Sold for £1,300