This exquisitely enameled silver rapier, dating to 1601, is a magnificent example of the elaborate craftsmanship of German swordsmiths during the Renaissance, used for both dueling and self-defense. [1000×693]
This exquisitely enameled silver rapier, dating to 1601, is a magnificent example of the elaborate craftsmanship of German swordsmiths during the Renaissance, used for both dueling and self-defense. [1000×693]
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…I do bite my thumb, but not at you sir!
wait till you see the outfit it was specifically made to go with for Elector Count Christian II:
[https://theidlewoman.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/rapier2.jpg](https://theidlewoman.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/rapier2.jpg)
This looks like if my grandma commissioned a sword to match her china. Gorgeous work though.
Damn gorgeous