A fine Italian rapier,circa 1600. Slender thrusting blade,ridged on both sides. A deep fuller in the upper quarter on both sides stamped with the maker's inscription,"XX BARTHOLOME DE NIERCE XX". Iron knucklebow hilt with several guard bars,and plated with richly etched silver. The grip has lavish replacement iron wire winding and braided ferrules. Oval bevelled pommel. Length cm. historic,historical,,17th century,sword,swords,weapons,arms,weapon,arm,fighting device,military,militaria,object,objects,stills,clipping,clippings,cut out,,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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