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Antique Rapiers

Abolboda; Elodea (Waterweeds); Lepidosperma (Hoary Rapier-Sedge) /// Botanical
By Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
(Waterweeds); Lepidosperma (Hoary Rapier-Sedge)" (Triandrie Monogynie, Plate 905) Portfolio: Histoire
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1740s Naturalistic Antique Rapiers

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Watercolor, Engraving, Laid Paper, Intaglio

Blue and White Dutch Delft Tile with Pikier, 17th Century
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
detailed and we can beautifully see the details in his armor, face, rapier, and pike. A fine shiny glaze
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1620s Dutch Baroque Antique Rapiers

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Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Antique Blue and White Dutch Delft Tile with Pikier, 17th Century
Blue and White Dutch Delft Tile with Pikier, 17th Century
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H 5.16 in W 5.16 in D 0.48 in
Late 19th Century French Bronze Sculpture of a Boy with a Sword by Louis Kley
By Louis Kley
Located in North Miami, FL
century french bronze sculpture depicts a young shirtless boy holding a rapier in his right hand. The work
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Rapiers

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Stone, Alabaster, Copper, Metal, Bronze

Large Very Fine Berlin 'k.p.m.' Porcelain Plaque, Late 19th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
balustrade, a German inlaid wheel-lock rifle in his lap and a swept-hilt rapier at his side. Measures: 18.5
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Late 19th Century Antique Rapiers

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Porcelain

Antique Print of Portugese Soldiers Murdering Ceylon Dignitaries, circa 1672
Located in Langweer, NL
running his rapier through a chest. This print originates from 'Naauwkeurige beschryvinge van Malabar en
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17th Century Antique Rapiers

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Paper

Meissen Genre Love Group With Drum Beater, by F.E. Meyer, Germany Circa 1850
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
, rapier at his hip and marshal's baton in his hand, placing his left foot on a cannon barrel, received by
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Mid-19th Century German Rococo Antique Rapiers

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Porcelain

Silver and Onyx Horse Racing Sculpture by Mappin and Webb
By Mappin & Webb
Located in London, GB
by the previous owner. Literature: - A. Watson, The Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, 'Rapier
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Early 20th Century English Antique Rapiers

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Onyx, Silver

Pair (2) Portraits Gentleman & Lady, William & Rachel Helyar c.1656, Civil War
By Robert Walker
Located in London, GB
great sense of realism and a particular delicacy, note the finely rendered hand resting on the rapier
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17th Century Old Masters Antique Rapiers

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Canvas, Oil

Oil on Canvas Painting Portrait of the Italian Noble Family of Zanardi Count
By Lucia Casalini Torelli
Located in Firenze, IT
holding a black tricorn hat under his arm and a rapier sword on his belt. The mother wears an elegant
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18th Century Old Masters Antique Rapiers

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Canvas, Oil

Lady Dormore - A 16th Century Portrait of a key member of Shakespeare's England
Located in London, GB
Southampton challenged the Earl of Northumberland to a duel with rapiers, requiring intervention by the Queen
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16th Century Old Masters Antique Rapiers

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Oil

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Blue and White Dutch Delft Tile with Cat, Mid 17th Century
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
The Netherlands Circa 1630 - 1660 A rare blue and white tile with the decoration of a nice large cat with big whiskers! Cats are quite rarely depicted on tiles, why is unknown. Wi...
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Mid-17th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Rapiers

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Ceramic, Majolica, Faience

Antique Blue and White Dutch Delft Tile with Cat, Mid 17th Century
Blue and White Dutch Delft Tile with Cat, Mid 17th Century
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H 5.16 in W 5.16 in D 0.44 in
Tapestry Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period 1738 at the Gobelins
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Madrid, ES
Tapestry from the Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period , made in 1738 at the Gobelins One panel from a series of Gobelins tapestries depicting the Hi...
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Early 18th Century French Baroque Antique Rapiers

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Silk, Wool

A Berlin (K.P.M.) Porcelain Plaque, Late 19th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Berlin (K.P.M.) porcelain plaque, Late 19th century finely painted after Defregger with a man fighting lions in ancient Rome impressed to verso KPM with sceptre mark Size with ...
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Late 19th Century Antique Rapiers

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Porcelain

Collection of Ten Chinese Ceremonial Poles
Located in London, by appointment only
A fine set of ten polished brass ceremonial spears each with different and unusually elaborate symbolic spear heads representing good fortune, power and strength, long life, accompli...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Rapiers

Collection of Ten Chinese Ceremonial Poles
Collection of Ten Chinese Ceremonial Poles
H 82.29 in W 55.12 in D 11.82 in
Important Cabinet with Two Body in Blackened Wood Carved and Engraved
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
IMPORTANT CABINET WITH TWO BODY IN BLACKENED WOOD CARVED AND ENGRAVED ORIGIN: FRANCE PERIOD: 17TH CENTURY Height: 188 cm Width: 135 cm Depth: 53.5 cm Blackened wood and veneer: ...
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17th Century Antique Rapiers

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Ebony, Mahogany, Pearwood, Rosewood

Goudji (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This book is a monograph on the work of this very individual and very stylized goldsmith/silversmith whose main body of work (so far), has spanned the last third of the 20th century ...
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Late 20th Century Antique Rapiers

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Paper

Goudji (Book)
Goudji (Book)
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H 10 in W 8 in D 0.75 in
Blue and White Dutch Delft Tile with Pikier, Mid 17th Century
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
The Netherlands Amsterdam Circa 1625 – 1650 A blue and white Dutch tile with a decoration of a Dutch soldier from the period of the 80 Years War. This soldier could be a member of t...
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1620s Dutch Baroque Antique Rapiers

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Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Blue and White Dutch Delft Tile with Pikier, Mid 17th Century
Blue and White Dutch Delft Tile with Pikier, Mid 17th Century
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H 5.12 in W 5.12 in D 0.52 in
The Village Path after the Rain
By Daniel Sherrin
Located in St. Albans, GB
Daniel Sherrin Picture Size: 24 x 42" (60 x 105cm) Outside Frame Size: 35 x 53" (87.5 x 132.5cm) A spectacular example of Sherrin's work in an English gold leaf swept frame. Danie...
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Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Rapiers

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Oil

The Village Path after the Rain
The Village Path after the Rain
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H 35 in W 53 in D 3 in
Pre-Columbian Moche Erotic Vessel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This pre-columbian moche erotic vessel depicts two figures engaged in a sexual act, specifically the missionary position. It is a significant artifact showcasing the cultural and art...
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19th Century Unknown Pre-Columbian Antique Rapiers

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Pottery

Pre-Columbian Moche Erotic Vessel
Pre-Columbian Moche Erotic Vessel
H 6.5 in W 8 in D 5.5 in
Antique Ceremonial Dress and Sword Tansu, Sendai, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique ceremonial dress and sword tansu, Sendai, Japan Guaranteed to be authentic as described.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Rapiers

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Iron

Blue and White Dutch Delft Tile with Bird, Mid 17th Century
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
The Netherlands Circa 1630 - 1660 A fine painted blue and white tile with a decoration of a bird on a piece of fruit. With so-called oxheads as corner decoration. A genuine c...
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Mid-17th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Rapiers

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Ceramic, Majolica, Faience

Blue and White Dutch Delft Tile with Bird, Mid 17th Century
Blue and White Dutch Delft Tile with Bird, Mid 17th Century
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H 5.12 in W 5.12 in D 0.4 in
Akan Ceremonial Brass Bronze Lidded Container with Figures Ghana Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Fine repousse and cut sheet brass or bronze lidded treasure box from the Akan people of Ghana, West Africa, 20th century. Images include human figures, sandals, swords, and animals. ...
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Early 20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Antique Rapiers

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Brass

Aquilegia Vulgaris (Common Columbine) /// Botanical Botany James Sowerby Flower
By James Sowerby
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: James Sowerby (English, 1757-1822) Title: "Aquilegia Vulgaris (Common Columbine)" (Plate 297) Portfolio: English Botany Year: 1796 Medium: Original Hand-Colored Engraving on ...
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1790s Naturalistic Antique Rapiers

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Intaglio, Watercolor, Engraving

Maria Sibylla Merian - J. Mulder - Batate and spinners Nr. 41
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
From Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium, first published 1705 Engravings by J. Mulder, P. Sluyter (Sluiter) and D. Stoopendaal after Maria Sybilla Merian. This plate is part of ...
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18th Century Dutch Other Antique Rapiers

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Paper

Chinese Carved and Lacquered Figure of Zhenwu, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A powerful Chinese figure of the Taoist diety Zhenwu (Xuanwu), carved and lacquered wood with applied lacquer details, Qing Dynasty, 19th century or earlier, China. Zhenwu, also kno...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Rapiers

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Wood, Hardwood

Large Continental 19th Century Giltwood Carved and Patinated Bronze Crucifix
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large and impressive Continental 19th century patinated bronze and giltwood carved Crucifix. The later giltwood carved cross frame with a monstrance sunburst, a symbol for the holy...
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Late 19th Century Antique Rapiers

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Bronze

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Vanity
Located in PARIS, FR
Moorish and variegated carpet of red, white and yellow tones: a steel rapier, an earthenware alcarraza, a
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Late 19th Century French School Antique Rapiers

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Oil

Antique Vanity
Vanity
H 17.72 in W 25.6 in
Sketch of the Battle of Hanau
By Émile Jean-Horace Vernet
Located in Greven, DE
both attack a French cavalier with their rapiers. The Battle of Hanau was fought on 30 – 31 October
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Early 19th Century Old Masters Antique Rapiers

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Oil, Canvas

Edwardian Rapier Sword Brooch with Ruby Demantoid Garnet
Located in London, GB
An 18ct yellow gold Edwardian rapier brooch set with diamonds, demantoid garnets and a Burmese ruby
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Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Rapiers

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Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique Rapier by McCallan, St James Street, London, Late 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A superb Rapier by McCallan, St James Street, London, late 19 century in date. It features a
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1890s English Antique Rapiers

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Bronze

Georgian Diamond Jabot Pin Brooch in Silver on Gold
Located in London, GB
rapier/fencing sword with 98 rose cut diamonds of varying sizes both claw and grain set to the decorative
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Mid-19th Century British Georgian Antique Rapiers

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Diamond, Gold, Silver

Impressive 17th Century Italian Walnut Cassone c. 1680
Located in Heathfield, GB
17th Century or the later rapier swords which originated in Italy in the mid-17th century. The chest
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17th Century Italian Antique Rapiers

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Walnut

Large Meissen Figurine Group 'Tailor On Billy Goat', by J.J. Kaendler, ca 1850
By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
like a rapier, a belt with a magnificent pincushion on the animal's back, two quivers with other
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1850s German Baroque Antique Rapiers

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Porcelain

Portrait of Sir Walter Stirling 1st Baronet, Signed & Dated; Fine Gilded Frame
Located in London, GB
plumed hat, and the other a rapier. The uniform and accoutrements displayed here are of an officer
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19th Century Old Masters Antique Rapiers

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Canvas, Oil

Portrait of Catherine, Lady Perceval (1637-1679) circa 1661
Located in London, GB
Baronet, Robert (1657-London 1677) who was murdered in London by a rapier wound, Sir John (Egmont 1660
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17th Century Old Masters Antique Rapiers

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Canvas, Oil

Early 20th Century George V Royal Artillery Officers Sword John Blair
Located in London, GB
the rapier and eventually the smallsword were designed to impale their targets quickly and inflict
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1910s Antique Rapiers

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Leather, Shagreen

Sword
Located in Derbyshire, GB
Long rapier style sword Continental.
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19th Century Antique Rapiers

Antique French Walking Stick Cane, Dogs Head Handle with a Hidden Sword Inside
Located in Blackpool, Lancashire
MAC 5R. It is a fine sword like a rapier and I would estimate this to date from the late 19th century
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rapiers

Baccarat Multicolored Candy Paperweight
By Baccarat
Located in Grenoble, FR
Old multicolored candy press-rapier of Baccarat. Very bright and colorful. Signed underneath. Free
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Early 20th Century French Antique Rapiers

Baccarat Multicolored Candy Paperweight
Baccarat Multicolored Candy Paperweight
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H 1.97 in Dm 2.76 in
Dress Form, Paris Department Store, Adj. Wood Stand, Early 20th Century
Located in Madison, WI
, she could wield a rapier with gusto. But never got the recognition. Most of her noble peers relegated
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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Antique Rapiers

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Cotton, Muslin, Wood, Paint

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Antique Rapiers For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique rapiers available for sale. The range of distinct antique rapiers — often made from ceramic, metal and porcelain — can elevate any home. Antique rapiers have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Baroque and Rococo antique rapiers are consistently popular styles. Louis Kley, Mappin & Webb and Meissen Porcelain each produced beautiful antique rapiers that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique Rapiers?

Antique rapiers can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $15,259, while the lowest priced sells for $242 and the highest can go for as much as $154,577.