| Early European Swords » Rare English or Scottish Rapier C1580-1650 | |||||||||
Rare English or Scottish Rapier C1580-1650 |
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| Late 16th early 17th century English or Scottish rapier C1580-1650 Of a narrow tapering blade with short quillon on each side bearing the legend 'ANDREA FERARA', hilt of slender scrolled bars, worn leather-covered grip 34¼in (87cm) blade A very rare sword More pictures on request Note Ferrara was a maker of sword-blades, highly esteemed in Scotland in the 16th and 17th centuries. The name is supposed to be derived from the name of the manufacturer, according to some, Andrea dei Ferrari of Belluno, according to others, Andrew Ferrars or Ferrier of Arbroath. |
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