Rapier
Rapier and sheath, with silver hilt, the blade signed 'Biscotto', Dutch, ca. 1650
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts. (Some alternative part names are also shown below)
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| Brief description | Rapier and sheath, with silver hilt, the blade signed 'Biscotto', Dutch, ca. 1650 |
| Credit line | Purchased from the Funds of the Farquharson Bequest |
| Object history | From the Laking and Mackay Collections Historical significance: This sword, or one identical to it, is shown on a painting of 1651, by Jan Albertsz. The painting depicts members of th Town Militia of Hoorn, Holland. The sword is worn by Sergeant Josyas Wybo. |
| Bibliographic reference | Hayward, J.F. Swords and Daggers. London: HMSO, 1963 |
| Other number | 28 - North, European Swords |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | M.111:1&:2-1953 |
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| Record created | March 23, 2004 |
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