21st Aug, 2019 10:00

Books, Medals & Militaria Auction

 
Lot 255
 

An early 17th century North-European rapier, possibly Italian

A Northern European rapier, early 17th century style and probably of the period
the blade of diamond section and marked 'W.W.W.W', with elaborately sweeping guard, wooden grip and a faceted pommel, overall length 128cm

Sold for £1,050


Condition Report
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