Details

Object type

swept hilt rapier

Place Associated

Italy, Milan (hilt) (possibly) and Spain, Toledo (blade) (possibly) (place of manufacture)

Date

16th century

Materials

steel, gold, silver

Dimensions

overall: 1300 x 250 x 200 mm

Description

Swept hilt rapier, hilt of blued steel, decorated with gold and silver azziaminia, the blade inscribed in the groove on one side, 'IN TE DOMINE' and on the other 'SPERAVI'. Cutler's mark on the recasso three times, crescent moon mark. From the Martinez family of Toledo. Milanese, 16th century.

Credit Line/Donor

Bequeathed by R L Scott, 1939

Collection

R L Scott Collection

ID Number

E.1939.65.if

Location

Kelvingrove Conflict and Consequence