Auction 1 Fine arts, Antique Arms and Armours
By Costa Blanca Auctions
Apr 8, 2023
Spain
Paintings by Russian and European artists, silver, sculptures by European masters, helmets, firearms and edged weapons
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LOT 140:

A magnificent swept hilt rapier in the style of Othmar Wetter

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Start price:
9,000
Estimated price :
€11,000 - €13,000
Buyer's Premium: 26%
VAT: 21% On commission only
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A magnificent swept hilt rapier in the style of Othmar Wetter

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Description

A magnificent swept hilt rapier in the style of Othmar Wetter. Germany, arly 20th Century. Long, straight, double-edged blade of hexagonal section, with deep groove pierced with geometrical motifs at the first part, ricasso with stamp '3' under a lily on both sides. Magnificent hilt, carved and gilt with side rings, lower ring, quillon blocks, quillons, loop guards decorated as oval segments kept together by a toothed band and decorated with small plaques carved with figures and knights on horseback among floral motifs. Smooth back quillons. Wooden grip covered with wire binding and moor's heads. Very fine work in the style of 1580-1600, probably manufactured during the historicism by Anton Konrad, one of the greatest masters of that time.

Length - 127cm.

Condition

Overall condition good.


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