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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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Hanwei Bone-handled Rapier
Late 16th Century Europe This swept-hilt rapier has a non-fullered blade with a leather covered ricasso. The quadrangular quillions terminate in finials that match the pommel and carved elements found within the rings of the hilt. The inner guard originates at the top of knucklebow then divides into three bars terminating at the ends of the hilt arms. A polished cow bone handle replaces the factory synthetic one. Overall length: 43" Weight: 2.2 pounds Width of guard: 11.5" Blade: 36" long below finger rings; 1" wide tapering to .5" Grip and pommel: 6" Point of Balance (PoB): 2.5" from guard Has leather-covered wooden scabbard. Maker: CAS Iberia / Hanwei of China |
