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Rapier

ca. 1610 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

The hilt encrusted with silver, the blade signed 'Tomas Aiala'

Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Steel encrusted with silver
Brief description
Rapier, English, ca. 1610
Physical description
The hilt encrusted with silver, the blade signed 'Tomas Aiala'
Credit line
Bequeathed by Mr G. H. Ramsbottom, through Art Fund
Bibliographic reference
Hayward, J.F. Swords and Daggers. London: HMSO, 1963
Other number
19c - Hayward, Swords and Daggers
Collection
Accession number
M.2756-1931

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Record createdMarch 25, 2004
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