Italian Rapier

[Foxbat]

Dating from about 1580.

[cornelistromp]

WOW, very beautiful Italian (Roma?) rapier in an extremely good condition, maybe even a bit earlier +-c1560.
Blademark of Federico Piccinino, son of Antonio and brother of amourer Lucio.
attached an allmost similar rapier from Armi Bianche Italiane.

truly a high quality piece.

best,
jasper

[Foxbat]

Thank you! Yes, it is one of my favorites. Here is full view picture.

[ulfberth]

Thank you! Yes, it is one of my favorites. Here is full view picture.

Hello Foxbat,

As you may or may not know the rapier in all it's variations is one of my favorite swords, and that rapier is a masterpiece, it is extremely rare in any condition and this one is as good as it gets.
Not only that it is also very elegant and of amazing craftsmanship !

Congratulations !!

Ulfberth

[Foxbat]

Thank you, Ulfberth! I too, am partial to rapiers, agree, they seem to represent the most successful combination of elegance and function.