Fine and Classic English Civil War Period Rapier c.1630-1650, straight double edge Solingen blade deeply struck with makers devices and the apocryphal date 1535, iron hilt of Norman type 87 comprising an arcaded gallery, pierced and engraved bowl, quillons and side bars all with typical scrolled finials, tall swollen fluted pommel, wire bound grip. Overall length 108 cm, blade 87 cm. Excellent age patina overall. Good condition. This rapier would have been owned by a Protestant. 1535 is of seminal importance in English history and commemorates the year Henry 8th declared himself head of the Church of England. 

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