Dutch transitional rapier
During the 16th and 17th centuries, the rapier dominated as the
accessory of choice for many gentlemen, but during the course of
the 17th century, rapier blades become shorter, lighter and more
elegant, and their hilts became more petite. This object represents
the progression in design between the classic rapier and the later
small sword - the transitional rapier.
This sidearm has an equine design theme, with its pommel,
crossguard and handguard featuring chiselled depictions of the
animal.
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RI_DC_0000102
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East Ayrshire Council