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Matchlock · 28th January 2011, 09:17 PM

In the collection of a friend of mine, purchased Christie's, 24 May 2006.

The grip covered with leather, the hilt ca. 1575, the rapier blade ca. 1630 and inscribed FRA?NSISCO RUYS in the Spanish manner, together with an orb and cross.

Best,
Michael

28th January 2011, 09:17 PM	#8
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	A Good Styrian Dusägge with Round Writhen Pommel, ca. 1580 In the collection of a friend of mine, purchased Christie's, 24 May 2006. The grip covered with leather, the hilt ca. 1575, the rapier blade ca. 1630 and inscribed FRA?NSISCO RUYS in the Spanish manner, together with an orb and cross. Best, Michael Attached Images Last edited by Matchlock; 28th January 2011 at 10:04 PM.