Cup-Hilted Rapier | hilt, Spanish; blade, German, Solingen | The ...
The rapier was the principal civilian sidearm throughout the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. Designed for cut-and-thrust fencing of progressively complex techniques, the rapier is characterized by a double-edged blade with an acute point and an elaborate guard for the hand.
Rapier - Wikipedia
The word "rapier" generally refers to a relatively long-bladed sword characterized by a protective hilt which is constructed to provide protection for the hand wielding the sword. Some historical rapier samples also feature a broad blade mounted on a typical rapier hilt.
Rapiers and Their Hilt Styles Through History - Swordis
Sep 25, 2024 · In Spain and the Spanish-influenced regions of Italy, the rapier guard developed into a fully enclosed design called the cup-hilt. This type of hilt is characterized by its wide, cup-shaped guard, extended quillons , and semi-circular knuckle-guards.
A Study of Period Rapiers - Northern Arizona University
Cup-hilt Rapier This sword dates from approximately 1660-1670 and is Spanish. The overall length is 50" with a blade length of 42 1/2". The sword weighs 2 lb 2 oz. The hilt on this piece is a pierced cup. The edge of the hilt is turned out to form a trap for the point of the opponent's blade.
Rapier | hilt, Italian; blade, Spanish, Toledo | The Metropolitan ...
The rapier was the principal civilian sidearm throughout the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. Designed for cut-and-thrust fencing of progressively complex techniques, the rapier is characterized by a double-edged blade with an acute point and an elaborate guard for the hand.
Rapier | hilt, Italian, possibly Venice; blade, Spanish | The ...
The rapier was the principal civilian sidearm throughout the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. Designed for cut-and-thrust fencing of progressively complex techniques, the rapier is characterized by a double-edged blade with an acute point and an elaborate guard for the hand.
A SPANISH CUP-HILT RAPIER , LATE 17TH CENTURY - Christie's
With slender tapering blade of stiff diamond section inscribed repectively 'Antonio Pichinio', and 'En Toledo' in the single central fuller on each side of the forte, the ricasso stamped with the letters 'ISM', iron hilt with straight quillons swelling at the tips, knuckle-guard en suite, cup pierced and incised with bands of volutes, spirally ...
Spanish swept hilt rapier 1 - Future Museum
Rapiers were the weapon of chocie in both military and civilian spheres in the 16th and 17th centuries. As armour was worn less by gentlemen in combat, swept hilt rapiers rose in popularity as they protected the hand and wrist.
Spanish Rapiers - The Mariners' Museum and Park
May 20, 2017 · The three rapiers are attributed as Spanish, but one of our curator’s has pointed out that this is most likely inaccurate. This first one is a composite rapier with tapering blade, iron hilt, comprising vertically recurved quillons, arms, and a pair of asymmetrical shells framed by a double ring, knuckle guards, globular pommel and later wire ...
7 Types of Rapiers & Hilts Throughout History [Updated]
Apr 29, 2022 · Unlike the ornate sword hilts of Germany and other northern countries, Spanish cup-hilt rapiers were crafted for practical use above all else. As rapiers continued to become longer and thinner, thrusting techniques dominated sword fighting.