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Fencing Rapier

Collection Type

  • Toys and games

GUSN

GUSN-223495

Description

Pair of metal fencing sabres; metal ovoid tips above hand grips; grips wrapped in string/twine; four-sided blades end in flat head and are wrapped in leather; double oval design in metal below hand grips.

Details

Descriptive Terms

rapiers
iron (metal)
leather
cotton (textile)
Sabre, Fencing

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

38 (H) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

1933.364

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