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Lot 52

A Continental 'Transitional' Rapier
Mid-Late 17th Century, Probably French Or German

24 November 2021, 10:30 GMT
London, Knightsbridge

Sold for £1,275 inc. premium

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A Continental 'Transitional' Rapier
Mid-Late 17th Century, Probably French Or German

With tapering double-edge blade of flattened diamond section with central fuller on each side of the forte stamped 'Vdeus', hilt comprising small shell-guard pierced with scrollwork centred on a fleur-de-lys on the outside, and with three scallop-shells on the inside, straight slender writhen quillons with fluted knop terminals, side-ring with double central feature en suite, fluted compressed globular pommel with foliate button finial, and grip bound with twisted iron and brass wire
83.5 cm. blade

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Provenance
Sold in these Rooms, Antique Arms and Armour, 4 April 2007, lot 227

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