A rapier by Pietro Hernandez

[Cerjak]

Originally Posted by Foxbat

I believe the sword in question is a composite piece, the guard appears to be an Italian munition-grade one, the blade is of better quality. One most likely could see non-original peening on the pommel.

Fernando's rapier seems to be an all-original solid piece of good quality. Would be nice to see the blade.

Composite ?
The blade is fitting perfectly like a glove in the quillon block .
There is no sign that the blade and hilt have been separated The tang button seem perfect as it should be.
The rest of gilding decoration on the hilt and pommel in order to have a nice looking hilt to match with this beautiful blade.
The style of hilt and blade are both correct for period and can be from the same period.
Other German rapier with beautiful blade in the MET.
http://www.metmuseum.org/art/collect...ch/34787?img=1
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CERJAK

[Foxbat]

The one in the last picture is a very different sword.

[Cerjak]

Originally Posted by Foxbat

The one in the last picture is a very different sword.

of course the hilt is different type but the blade geometry is quite similar

[Foxbat]

Yes, but that was very typical (don't want to use the word common) style at the time, with many blades of that style also made in Germany. The main reason I think it is a composite (without being able to actually see it in person) is the large discrepancy in the quality of the blade and the hilt, and the poor fit of the hilt parts. But of course you have the benefit of having it in your hand, I am just commenting on the pictures I see.

[Cerjak]

Originally Posted by Foxbat

The one in the last picture is a very different sword.

I don't see any problem with this pommel