Portuguese cup hilt rapier

This pattern of cup hilt rapier is found in Portugual with various blades and grip finishes. They date from the late 17th to early 18th century and have a quillon that is soldered to the cup, instead of being held by screws. The blade is marked "Elemente Bonique" "en Alamania", referring to a smith in... Continue Reading →

SOLD – 16th century composite rapier

This is an interesting example of a late 16th century rapier in the Saxon style, or reitschwert. This sword sports a late 16th century hilt forged and brazed, with an early 17th century rapier pommel, and a 17th century German blade. The grip was possibly built in the 19th century or earlier, when the whole... Continue Reading →

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