Rapier with basket cup guard

Rapier with pierced elements and interlocked scrolled detailing on cup guard with quillons emerging from its fluted ricasso. Sword has fig-shaped pommel and wrapped tang with sailor's knot.
Object no :
RI_DC_0000095
Collection :
Rapiers
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
NA
Dimensions :
Full length: 150cm; Blade: 110cm
Materials :
NA
Location :
NA
Related site :
Mark Farm, Castle Kennedy
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