Johannes Hoppe Rapier and Dagger

SwordLover79 · 15th March 2023, 01:40 AM

Hello: I read with interest the discussion about German swordsmiths working at Hounslow in the years before and after the English Civil War. I have a 48.5 inch rapier (and matching dagger), with the blade of the rapier marked "JOHANNES HOPPE" in the fullers on both sides. Photos attached. Is this rapier more likely to be from Germany or England? Photos attached. blade length 43 inches. I included photos of the armorer's marks on either side of the blade. Thanks!

15th March 2023, 01:40 AM	#1
SwordLover79 Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: San Diego Posts: 56	Johannes Hoppe Hello: I read with interest the discussion about German swordsmiths working at Hounslow in the years before and after the English Civil War. I have a 48.5 inch rapier (and matching dagger), with the blade of the rapier marked "JOHANNES HOPPE" in the fullers on both sides. Photos attached. Is this rapier more likely to be from Germany or England? Photos attached. blade length 43 inches. I included photos of the armorer's marks on either side of the blade. Thanks! Attached Images