Details
- Object type
swept hilt rapier
- Artist/Maker
- Place Associated
Spain, Toledo (place of manufacture)
- Date
16th century
- Materials
steel
- Dimensions
overall: 250 mm x 1205 mm x 200 mm 1220 g
- Description
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Rapier, with swept hilt composed of a double ring-guard and perforated steel guard, straight quillons, fluted pommel and wire bound grip. The blade bears sword cutler's name, 'IVAN MARTINO IN TOLETO'. Of style popular in England. Made in Spain, 16th century.
- Credit Line/Donor
Bequeathed by R L Scott, 1939
- Collection
R L Scott Collection
- ID Number
E.1939.65.ic
- Location
Kelvingrove Conflict and Consequence