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16th C. Spanish Colonial Steel / Iron Broad Rapier

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Western Europe or North America, Spain or Mexico, Spanish Colonial Period, ca. 16th century CE. A striking broad rapier, known as an espada ropera in Spanish or spada da lato - "side sword" - in Italian, comprised of a lengthy carbon steel blade and an elaborate iron hilt with liberal remains of brass that previously gave it a lustrous golden appearance. The double-edged blade presents a raised center, a thick forte, and a narrow ricasso leading to the swept hilt, which features a lavishly decorated, openwork cup guard of several swooping bands of iron that expand outwards then decoratively curve at the ends forming a counter guard. Below the counterguard is a twisted crossguard with a knob at each end and a thick wooden grip wound in narrow strands of spiraled brass. A bulbous pommel projects from the end of this lovely weapon. An elegant example providing historical evidence that looks can kill! Size (sword): 49.9" L x 7.6" W (126.7 cm x 19.3 cm); (blade): 39.1" L x 1.5" W (99.3 cm x 3.8 cm)

The spada da lato occupies an iconic position in the history of swords, and its usage continues today in the Olympic sport of fencing. It evolved from the medieval arming sword, the classic straight bladed weapon with cruciform hilt, and grew into the rapier of the Early Modern period. The Dardi (Bolognese) school of fencing used this sword, as described in numerous surviving 16th century manuscripts such as Giovanni dall'Agocchie's "Dell'Arte di Scrimia" (1572). Spain, and particularly the city of Toledo, had a reputation for crafting the hardest, deadliest swords in Renaissance Europe. Via the Spanish Empire, this style of sword spread across continents. This example, with its curved blade, probably represents a personal commission by the person who wielded it.

Provenance: private Glorieta, New Mexico, USA collection

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Condition

Softening to blade with some chips to edges. Otherwise, intact and excellent with rich patina throughout and liberal remains of brass on hilt.

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16th C. Spanish Colonial Steel / Iron Broad Rapier

Name: 16th C. Spanish Colonial Steel / Iron Broad Rapier
SKU: 121966326
Price: 1900 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $3,600 - $5,400

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