BELL RAPIER
German, in the style of the 2nd half... Lot 1446
Result :
Not available
Estimate :
Subscribers only
BELL RAPIER
German, in the style of the 2nd half of the 17th century, work from the 19th century.
Iron hilt, plum-shaped pommel, eight grooves, decorated with carved leaves, flat rivet head. Open knuckle guard transitioning into long twisted quillons, large grip rings, hemispherical bell screwed into the grip rings. Open-worked, bell rim broadly scalloped, four decorative medallions in laurel wreaths depicting warriors and battle scenes, as well as mascarons and ornaments. Grip wrapped with fine iron wire. Blade (L 105.5 cm), German 17th/18th century, assumed. Center fluting inscribed at the base, "DE AIALA".
L 127.2 cm.
A decorative, beautifully-crafted bell rapier with a Solingen blade, with an imitation of the signature of the famous Toledan gunsmith Thomas de Aiala.
* The full tax is charged on this item marked * in the auction catalogue, i.e. VAT is charged on the sum of the bid price plus the surcharge for those items. The VAT will be refunded to Purchasers providing a validly stamped export declaration.
We use cookies to provide you with a better browsing experience, perform site traffic analysis, and deliver content and advertisements most relevant to your interests.
Cookie management:
By allowing these cookies, you agree to the deposit, reading and use of tracking technologies necessary for their proper functioning. Read more about our privacy policy.