Dean Castle Arms and Armour
Rapiers
Transitional rapier 2
- Period:
- 17th Century
- Description:
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The 1600s saw the movement away from the long bladed rapier towards a 'transitional' rapier that saw smaller hilts and blades that were better suited for thrusting than cutting. This transitional rapier has a pierced blade, silver encrusted hilt with chiselled foliate designs on the guard and quillons, and Classical figures on its fig-shaped pommel.
- Place of Production:
- Netherlands
- Source:
- Dean Castle
- Digital Number:
- RI_DC_0000112
- Copyright:
- East Ayrshire Council
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