Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Historic Firearms and Militaria Auction

Thu, Dec 6, 2018 03:00PM EST
Lot 55

Three Antique Rapiers

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

British/Continental, 17th century, comprising three gentleman's swards, with triangular-based blades, one with parcel-gilt, meander decorated wrought iron hilt, 30-1/4 in. blade; one with forged steel hilt, wire grip, 28-1/2 in. blade; one with carved wood grip, white metal or low grade silver hilt, gild decorated blade, 23-1/2 in.

Condition

all with typical wear, surface dirt, abrasions and oxidation at blades; first with small loss near point, gilt loss at pommel; second loose at pommel, slight bend near point, wire and wood grip in good condition; third with repair at ricasso, wear below guard

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