AUCTIONS IMPERIAL MAY 2021

A SPANISH COLONIAL RAPIER SWORD

This auction ended on May 29, 2021.

Start price: $250

Estimated price: $500 - $700

Buyer's Premium: 24.9%

Sold for: $425

Description

Produced in Mexico, the steel hilt with small cupguard and elaborate knucklebow, wrought entirely of steel and showing the considerable skills of the smith, including wrenching, profiling and punching, the pommel chiseled with a crest. The long, straight, double-edged blade with interrupted fullers. Early 19th century. Worn overall. Overall length 122.5cm. Condition III