art-of-swords:

Rapier

• Dated: circa 1580
• Bladesmith: Blade signed by Juan Martinez (Spanish, Toledo, active circa 1600)
• Geography: Toledo
• Culture: German; blade, Spanish, Toledo
• Medium: steel, gold, copper wire, wood, velvet
• Measurements: L. 48 ¾ in. (123.8 cm); W. of hilt 8 ¾ in. (22.2 cm); Wt. 3 lb. 5 oz. (1507 g)

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