Rapier ID

Reventlov · 16th February 2023, 12:32 PM

The style of decoration, with many small studs covering almost every surface, goes back much earlier in the 16th century. It can be seen in a number of Spanish, Italian, and French portraits - below is Don Carlos, the ill-fated son of Philip II, painted in 1564. The style of the guard is much later of course, probably others here can tell you more about than I can.

werecow · 16th February 2023, 02:54 PM

My layman's guess would also go to English cavalier hilt, maybe British civil war era? Would be good to see a closeup of the writing in the fuller.

fernando · 16th February 2023, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by werecow

... Would be good to see a closeup of the writing in the fuller ...

Yes, a good idea.

16th February 2023, 12:32 PM	#1
Reventlov Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 138	The style of decoration, with many small studs covering almost every surface, goes back much earlier in the 16th century. It can be seen in a number of Spanish, Italian, and French portraits - below is Don Carlos, the ill-fated son of Philip II, painted in 1564. The style of the guard is much later of course, probably others here can tell you more about than I can. Attached Images

16th February 2023, 02:54 PM	#2
werecow Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Leiden, NL Posts: 567	My layman's guess would also go to English cavalier hilt, maybe British civil war era? Would be good to see a closeup of the writing in the fuller.