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Spanish-Marked Rapier and Parrying Dagger Paired Set

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military / Armory - Daggers Start Price:650.00 USD Estimated At:1,300.00 - 1,800.00 USD
Spanish-Marked Rapier and Parrying Dagger Paired Set
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Spanish-Marked Rapier and Parrying Dagger Paired Set

Both weapons bear the marking of Juan de Leizalde of Seville in the fullers, with "ring/I" stamps on the ricassos, S-curve cross guards, floral hilt accents, wire wrapped grips and hexagonally faceted pommels. 1) Rapier, 48 inches overall, with a 41 1/2 inch blade and triple fullers on the protected ricasso with modern hilt and a likely 17th century blade. 2) Modern dagger, 17 1/2 inches overall with a 12 inch blade, showing dual fullers on the ricasso.

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Both items show a mixed brown and gray patina, with mild pitting, some white spotting, and scattered handling marks. Some rust is present on the grips.