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A German or Italian rapier of Pappenheim type with Piccinino blade, circa 1620Slender double-edged thrusting blade of diamond section. The signature "ANTONINO PICININO" struck on the sides of the ricasso. Iron hilt with bars, knuckle-guard, and vertically recurved quillons. Two large, finely pierced shell-guards. Four-lobed grip, elaborate original iron wire wrap and Turk's heads. Octagonal mushroom-shaped pommel with button at top. Length 116 cm.Antonio Piccinino (1509-89), noted Italian bladesmith, active in Milan.Condition: II +
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A German or Italian rapier of Pappenheim type with Piccinino blade, circa 1620
Estimate €4,000 - €8,000
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€4,000
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