A late 17th century English sword
A late 17th century English sword, blade 32 in., of transitional rapier type, short fullers inscribed 'VIRTUTE' and 'FORTUNA'; steel hilt of Walloon type, twin side rings filled with pierced and chiselled plates, the knuckle bow, short side bars, and quillons formed of fluted flat-section bars, gadrooned and fluted ovoid pommel, steel wire-bound grip with turks' heads, circa. 1690.
(97 cm OAL)
Condition Reports
To request a condition report please email nc@woolleyandwallis.co.uk.
A late 17th century English sword, blade 32 in., of transitional rapier type, short fullers inscribed 'VIRTUTE' and 'FORTUNA'; steel hilt of Walloon type, twin side rings filled with pierced and chiselled plates, the knuckle bow, short side bars, and quillons formed of fluted flat-section bars, gadrooned and fluted ovoid pommel, steel wire-bound grip with turks' heads, circa. 1690.
(97 cm OAL)
Condition Reports
To request a condition report please email nc@woolleyandwallis.co.uk.
