A LATE 17TH CENTURY SPANISH PIERCED CUP HILT RAPIER. Iron hilt with deep cup guard pierced in a foliate scroll pattern, long quillons, sculpted knuckle bow, pierced ball pommel and grip; straight single-edge blade with scroll etching and inscription 'NO ME SAQUES SIN RASON/NO ME ENBAINES SIN HONOR'. Blade lg. 36 1/2, overall lg. 43 1/2 in. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing