Italian Officers Rapier Circa 1774

Italian Officers Rapier Circa 1774.

The handle is composed of a wooden grip bound in copper and brass wire binding. The hilt is brass with the remains of its original silver plating or gilding.

The Pommel, knuckle bow, shells, and quillons share the same spiral design making the rapier very elegant.

The blade is beautiful consisting of a double edge blade with a hexagonal section and is very good condition.

Specifications:

Overall App 94 CM

Handle App 17 CM