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This is a rare, detached example of metal artistry of the late 16th-early 17th century. It is the shell liner for the side guard of a swept hilted rapier, pierced, embossed and engraved. It is over 3 ½” wide, kidney shaped, deeply dished and repousse formed (Embossed) in scrolling foliage surrounding a heart. The individual elements are hand engraved in detail and pierced between. They are surrounded by a delicately roped recessed border. A fine example of Renaissance metal worker’s artistry.
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FINE REPOUSSE RAPIER SHELL GUARD C.1600
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