Pietro Caino (Milan) Composite Rapier, C. Late 16th/Early 17th C., L 51” (Total)
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Description
PIETRO CAINO (MILAN) COMPOSITE RAPIER, C. LATE 16TH/EARLY 17TH C., L 51" (TOTAL) Having a floral engraved basket hilt with a wooden grip. Blade marked 'Caino' with an S under a crown on both sides of the ricasso. Lettering in the fullers on both sides of the blade. No visible markings on the basket hilt. Inscription on the fuller appears to read 'pieti ei ie tie' I have mercy on him and 'peti et ie tiet' he asked and went on.
Condition
Overall pitting to the blade and hilt. Damage to two of the rings of the hilt, close to the ricasso.
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Pietro Caino (Milan) Composite Rapier, C. Late 16th/Early 17th C., L 51” (Total)
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