Rapier

Rapier, the swept hilt, of symmetrical form, composed of a flattened cylindrical pommel, with button; vertically ribbed, wire-bound grip; single curved rear quillon widening at the end; double side-rings, hilt-arms and knuckle-guard; all the guards are of flattened oval section. The entire hilt is chased in low relief with conventional scroll-work, gilt on a blackened ground; on the pommel the pattern is reticulated. Blade of flattened diamond section, with a single deep fuller at the forte and a strong ricasso. No maker’s mark.

Hilt probably about 1590-1620; blade probably 19th century.

Norman and Barne, 1980, p. 128.