Swept Hilt Rapier is it a copy

Cathey · 17th March 2012, 05:34 AM

Hi Guys

Spotted this swept hilt rapier at a local arms fair, just looked odd to us and we usually assume we are looking at a Victorian copy. At lunch with a bunch of other collectors the sword was the subject of much debate, some thought it real (but they were not rushing back to the show to buy it) others where sure it’s just another Victorian copy with some age to the hilt. I believe it will be going to auction if it does not sell at the fair, what do you guys think, real or fake.

Cheers Cathey and Rex

17th March 2012, 05:34 AM	#1
Cathey Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: adelaide south australia Posts: 282	Swept Hilt Rapier is it a copy Hi Guys Spotted this swept hilt rapier at a local arms fair, just looked odd to us and we usually assume we are looking at a Victorian copy. At lunch with a bunch of other collectors the sword was the subject of much debate, some thought it real (but they were not rushing back to the show to buy it) others where sure it’s just another Victorian copy with some age to the hilt. I believe it will be going to auction if it does not sell at the fair, what do you guys think, real or fake. Cheers Cathey and Rex Attached Images Last edited by Cathey; 17th March 2012 at 06:57 AM.