Rapier ID

werecow · 17th February 2023, 07:38 PM

I don't have a working scanner atm but hilt 85 on page 158 of "The Rapier and Small Sword" (dated 1625-1640) is somewhat similar (although it lacks the quillons). Hilt 88 has fewer rings around the plates (but it has the quillons). This shape is deeper, more like that of a Spanish cuphilt but executed in cavalier hilt style (with the rings linked by the curled cross branching structures). An interesting mix.

EDIT: Oh, right, I have a phone with a camera! Picture added.

Not sure why it's sideways as the orientation is normal on my PC.

17th February 2023, 07:38 PM	#13
werecow Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Leiden, NL Posts: 617	I don't have a working scanner atm but hilt 85 on page 158 of "The Rapier and Small Sword" (dated 1625-1640) is somewhat similar (although it lacks the quillons). Hilt 88 has fewer rings around the plates (but it has the quillons). This shape is deeper, more like that of a Spanish cuphilt but executed in cavalier hilt style (with the rings linked by the curled cross branching structures). An interesting mix. EDIT: Oh, right, I have a phone with a camera! Picture added. Not sure why it's sideways as the orientation is normal on my PC. Attached Images Last edited by fernando; 17th February 2023 at 08:15 PM. Reason: Upright now ...