A well decorated cup hilt for comment

Ibrahiim al Balooshi · 30th November 2017, 05:32 PM

This sword is probably a favourite when I consider best European swords... It seems to call for a well trained swordsman and has an air of seniority about it.

Seen below with similar hilts for comparison.

Described as~

A) Italian rapier, c.1610. Of true swept-hilt form, it has deep chiseling to the knuckle guard.

B) A North European dueling rapier, c.1635, with a distinctive elongated and fluted pommel.

C) A Spanish cup-hilt rapier, c.1660. The cup and hilt are extensively pierced. It has very long, straight, slender quillons with finials to each end.

D) An English rapier with a finely chiseled cup hilt, c.1650. The blade is stamped “Sahagum”.

30th November 2017, 05:32 PM	#13
Ibrahiim al Balooshi Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Buraimi Oman, on the border with the UAE Posts: 4,408	This sword is probably a favourite when I consider best European swords... It seems to call for a well trained swordsman and has an air of seniority about it. Seen below with similar hilts for comparison. Described as~ A) Italian rapier, c.1610. Of true swept-hilt form, it has deep chiseling to the knuckle guard. B) A North European dueling rapier, c.1635, with a distinctive elongated and fluted pommel. C) A Spanish cup-hilt rapier, c.1660. The cup and hilt are extensively pierced. It has very long, straight, slender quillons with finials to each end. D) An English rapier with a finely chiseled cup hilt, c.1650. The blade is stamped “Sahagum”. Attached Images Last edited by Ibrahiim al Balooshi; 30th November 2017 at 05:44 PM.