Pappenheim Rapier - Spain - XVII°

Rapier called Papenheim, probably Spanish, with asymmetrical shell, 17th century. Donkey-stepped mount with flattened rivet knob pommel and unfixed knuckle bow at pommel. Guard branch and inverted quillon in an "S" with a large ricasso donkey step, on a solid asymmetrical shell with line decoration, called "BOCA DE CABELLO" (horse's mouth). Flat blade with 2 cutting edges and central throat at two thirds of 44 cm. Wooden rocket. Total length: 109 cm Blade length: 87 cm Blade width at the heel: 2.7 cm Length of the ricasso: 5 cm Width at the height of the quillons: 20 cm Good state of conservation and use, in its own juice, see photos. Shipping costs included for FRANCE. Visit my other objects by consulting my gallery and our site.