Taza Rapier - 17th Century - Spain - Toledo -

Spain, Toledo, 17th century taza rapier. Iron mount with filigree reverse chevron fuse and thin band with baguettes. Faceted olive pommel and prominent rivet button. Symmetrical straight quillon ending in a ball. Single joint arc with crackle type engraving. Symmetrical bowl above a ricasso shield of the solid steel blade with remains of gilding of the ricasso. 4-sided blade with fine grooves at the third bearing a barely visible inscription (see photos) on both sides in baton letters "XX EN X TOLEDO X" and a circle surmounted by a sort of cross. Length: 105 cm Blade length: 83.5 cm Length of the ricasso: 3.5 cm Blade width at the heel: 1.8 cm Weight: 530 grs Good condition of conservation and use, in its own juice, see photos. Free shipping for France. International shipping costs, rate on request depending on the area of the country. Visit my other objects by consulting my gallery and our site: https://www.IrisAntik.com