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A Fine All Original Classic Italian Swept Hilt Rapier Circa 1600.

 
Country of Origin:Italy
Overall Length:47 1/2" (approx.)
Blade Length:39" (approx.)
*Condition:Excellent (please refer to photographs)
Stock No:000937

A Fine All Original Classic Italian Swept Hilt Rapier Circa 1600. 

39 inch stout diamond shaped blade with six flats and deeply carved 8 and 1.4 inch single fullers. Signed in the fullers “HORTUNO A TORINO (Turin)”. Deeply struck with the blade smith’s mark in a cartouche “H”. The steel hilt with recurved quillons and large ring.

The grip masterfully bound with braided steel wire in a spirally fluted pattern. Steel “Turk’s Heads” at either terminal of grip, Large plain domed pommel. Condition of blade, hilt and pommel very lightly pitted overall as expected in a 400+ year old sword.

All elements appear to be homogenous and sword likely has never been dismounted. This rapier has really classic Renaissance form and is tight. 47 and 1/2 inches overall.

An outstanding example of the classic Renaissance nobleman’s weapon of choice when out and about.

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