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STUNNING SILVER-INLAID EUROPEAN SWORD (RAPIER) c.1640
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STUNNING SILVER-INLAID EUROPEAN SWORD (RAPIER) c.1640
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Literally: ONE OF A KIND. The rarest of collector items. Beautiful: silver inlaid hilt, smooth steel blade, iron grip. This a beautiful European small sword, dating to approximately 1640. It is most likely to have been carried to Ireland during the early fighting, to be eventually owned by an English lord living in Ireland. *(Based on dealer in Dublin, and later verified by Scottish expert on 15th -17th century weapons, who examined the sword directly.) Most likely owned in the Estate of the Earl of Anglesea, who established much of central Dublin, and for whom the phrase "Beyond the Pale" may be attributed. A series of brutish English Earls held that title, until the early 1740's. This weapon came from an estate in lineage and in common with that Earldom. It was common for one of nobility to carry such a deadly weapon under his cloak. The matter of the quillions (see below) makes it more likely that this one actually saw action and was used. One wonders what duels it may have seen in such tirbulent times, especially in the eastern half of Ireland during the early oppession. Swords of this type were common in Europe and Colonial America, until armour changed, and cutting weapons became more popular. Deadly in its time, it could pierce armour like nothing else. Highly crafted blade has long fuller on both sides. This was a very effective weapon. The iron hilt is entirely handmade and beautifully decorated with silver inlaid roses and vines (see pic.) The grip is channeled, and it has two finger grips, for a tight hold. T is a debate as to whether the quillons have been cut (perhaps the orignial owner had large hands and needed the flexibility), or if they were made to not be t in the first place, as was done on many of the time. Museum quality. Imagine its history. This would be a centerpiece of any serious sword collector. Exc++ The overall length is 37.5" with a 31" blade. A VERY RARE COLLECTOR'S PIECE. CAN BE HANDSOMELY DISPLAYED. Happy collecting. Payment by PayPal only. Shipping & Handling inside the U.S: $18 USD If winning bidder is outside the United States: Please email for estimate of shipping & handling. Also, t is 4% surcharge to cover PayPal's fee for handing international transactions. Estimate for shipping & handling to Europe: $35 USD Please read my return policy before bidding. (For any who saw this weapon come up for bid a couple of weeks ago, yes this is the same sword. The buyer in that instance was unable to complete the transaction.)
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