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Old 25th March 2023, 08:06 PM   #9
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Originally Posted by werecow View Post
Given that there is a single turkshead knot remaining and it is painted black, my guess would be that that rapier would've originally had a wire wrap and the textile is a later replacement.
Yes - absolutely a later addition, yet one made in antiquity. My question was pertaining to whence such a feature may have originated. It is no mere painted cloth, but rather seems impregnated with pitch, perhaps. Seeing this similar treatment on a Luanda tilt makes me wonder if this may have a South Asian origin and was applied to a European weapon. This would provide a unique insight into the roads this rapier may have traveled, which is all part of the joy of collecting.

But, enough of hijacking John's thread. If interested, feel free to respond on the thread dedicated to the Pappenheim.

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