A very fine rapier of 'Pappenheimer' type and of early 17th…
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A very fine rapier of 'Pappenheimer' type and of early 17th century date, approx 135 cm overall with approx 115 cm straight blade. Wire bound grip, the steel guard with wide swept quillons, bulbous pommel, side shells, pierced with circles and stars and with traces of gilt. The single fullered blade of diamond section struck with orb and cross marks and engraved 'ME FECIT TOLEDO' and 'ANTONIO PICININO'

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