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Photos from Nathan Robinson's Collection: (Click to enlarge)         This piece has been sold and is no longer in my collection. |
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Del Tin 2161 Early Rapier
Early 16th Century Italy This Italian sword has deeply carved hilt components consisting of twin forward guards, finger rings, s-swept quillions, and a fancy pommel. Iron wire wrapped and brass wire knots cover the wooden grip. The diamond cross-sectioned blade has a short fuller and a wide ricasso. See our hands-on review for more information on this sword. Overall length: 41" Weight: 2.6 pounds Width of guard: 9" Width of grip: 1.25" Blade: 34.5" long below finger rings; 1.375" wide tapering to .625" Fuller: 11" long Grip and pommel: 6" Point of Balance (PoB): 4.5" from guard Center of Percussion (CoP): ~21" from guard Has a black leather-covered wooden scabbard with silver fittings hand-crafted by Art Elwell's A Work of Art. Maker: Del Tin Armi Antiche of Italy |
