Spanish style Rapier 9 inch fuller from the base of the the blade to the tip of this double edged rapier.

Weight (Lbs): 2.2
Height (In.): 41.25
Width (In.): 4.5
Depth (In.): 5.5
Size: 182.5 x 4.0 x 4.0"
Maker: Unknown
Material: Spanish steel
Date: Circa eary to mid 18th century
Provenance: N/A
Condition: This sword is in excellent condition with stippled and engraved work above the pommel at the bs
History: The rapier was first developed around 1500 as the Spanish espada ropera, or "dress sword". The espada ropera was a cut-and-thrust civilian weapon for self-defense and the duel, while earlier weapons were equally at home on the battlefield.[citation needed] Throughout the 16th century, a variety of new, single-handed civilian weapons were being developed.[citation needed] In 1570 the Italian swordmaster Signior Rocco Bonetti first settled in England advocating the use of the rapier for thrusting as opposed to cutting or slashing when engaged in a duel. Nevertheless, the English word "rapier" generally refers to a primarily thrusting weapon, developed by the year 1600 as a result of the geometrical theories of such masters as Camillo Agrippa, Ridolfo Capoferro and Vincentio Saviolo. The rapier became extremely fashionable throughout Europe with the wealthier classes, but was not without its detractors. Some people, such as George Silver, disapproved of its technical potential and the dueling use to which it was puy.