AN ENGLISH CUP-HILT RAPIER

mid-17th century, the slender tapering blade with central fuller either side, stamped with 'S' (Solingen), the pommel chiselled in relief with moustachioed and bearded face, probably of Charles I, the shallow cup-guard pierced and chiselled with mirrored pattern of the King again flanked by angels, with spirally twist grip bound by wire, 102.5cm blade

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