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Cup-Hilt Rapier

Dated: 17th century (probably with an older blade)

Culture: Spanish

Measurements: overall length 112 cm; blade length 92 cm

This is a ‘taza’ rapier, 'taza’ meaning 'bowl’ or 'cup’ in Spanish, from the Viollet le Duc’s period. The blade features inscriptions, on one side “Justicia 1572”, but this rapier style is circa 1620, on the other side stands “Prudencia”. The 'taza’ hilt, or cup-hilt, features birds patterns while the blade is 92 cm long for a total of 112 cm and 2.3 cm width at the ricasso.

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