the sword is a very early one so around 1560-1570.
a hybrid model between the baskethilted sword and rapier.
beautiful sperical pommel with a design of plaiting, as also occurred in different guard finals in the middle of the 16th century.
probably the original grip.
one side note:
perhaps the blade is not the original one, because there is some space between the finger guard and the ricasso. but it is an early blade which originates from the third quarter of the 16th century.
very beautiful weapon, congratulations!
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