Arms & Armor Writhen Rapier
Original: Italian circa 1625, Wallace Collection, London
Heavily roped swept hilt in steel; complex twisted wire-bound grip crowned with Turk's heads; three rings on the foreguard complimented by a four bar inner guard.
The Italian original dates about 1625, though this style was seen as early as the 1580s.
Has a black leather scabbard with decorative chape and a matching
parrying dagger.
Overall length: 44.5"
Weight: 3 pounds
Width of guard: 7.5"
Blade: 35" long below finger rings; 1.125" wide tapering to .625"
Grip and pommel: 5.5"
Point of Balance (PoB): 2.5" from guard
Center of Percussion (CoP): ~22" from guard
Maker:
Arms & Armor of Minnesota.
Inspired by an original located in the Wallace Collection, London (Cat. No. A602).
This item has been retired from the collection.
Inspired by an original located in the Wallace Collection, London (Cat. No. A602).
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