Rapier Cup-hilt

Description

Make: Rapier Model: Cup-hilt A cup-hilt rapier (specifically featuring a pierced/chiseled cup guard). Cup Guard (Taza): A bowl- or cup-shaped metal guard designed to protect the user's hand from thrusts. The guard on this piece features intricate openwork piercing and chiseling. Quillons: Long, straight crossguards extending horizontally across the top of the cup. Knuckle Bow: The protective metal bar sweeping from the quillon block down to the pommel to shield the knuckles. Blade: A long, slender, double-edged thrusting blade characteristic of 17th-century European rapiers. This style of rapier was particularly popular in 17th-century Spain, Italy, and Spanish-influenced territories for civilian dueling and self-defense. Please see photos.

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