Shell guard damascene rapier
Early Modern shell guard rapier with an exquisite gold damascene
hilt. The shell guard features gilded diamond-shaped ornaments and
the perfume bottle pommel is decorated with delicate scrolling
flourishes.
The rapier was first developed in the 16th century, and by the
end of the century the name and design of a rapier came
to mean a civilian cut-and-thrust weapon that was lighter than
large arming swords. As well as a weapon, it was worn as a fashion
accessory and to denote status and wealth.
Object no :
RI_DC_0000149
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Place of Production :
Italy
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Copyright :
East Ayrshire Council
