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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

Materials

Watercolor, Engraving, Laid Paper, Intaglio

Italian Renaissance Dress: Noblewoman, Page, and Soldier in Fine Detail, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
all speak to martial flair and Renaissance opulence. This figure, with a rapier and confident posture
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Rapiers

Materials

Paper

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

Materials

Alabaster, Stone, Bronze, Metal, Copper

Magnificent Viennese Art Nouveau Silver Caviar Stand, By Würbel & Czokally, 1900
By Wurbel & Szokally
Located in Vienna, AT
back, the front panel decorated with the attributes of a fencer: crossed sabre and rapier, glove and
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Rapiers

Materials

Silver

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

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

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

Materials

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

Antique Spanish Oil on Canvas Painting French Cavaliers Playing Chess Paris 1910
Located in Portland, OR
extravagant outfits, lace collar ruffs and rapier swords, while a third is seated and seems to be asleep or
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1910s Naturalistic Antique Rapiers

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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

Materials

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

Materials

Onyx, Silver

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

Materials

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

Materials

Oil

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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

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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

Materials

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

Materials

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

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Vanity
Located in Paris, IDF
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

Materials

Oil

Vanity
Vanity
H 17.72 in W 25.6 in
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

Materials

Walnut

Large Meissen Figurine Group 'Tailor On Billy Goat', by J.J. Kaendler, ca 1850
By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kaendler
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

Materials

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

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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

Materials

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

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Renaissance Style Carved Oak Two Part Cabinet With Figural Panels
Located in Bridgeport, CT
rapier on the left and a soldier in armor with a spear on the right. The lower cabinet has a carved
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17th Century European Renaissance Antique Rapiers

Materials

Metal

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

Materials

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

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

Materials

Cotton, Muslin, Wood, Paint

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Art Nouveau Bronze and Ivory Sculpture of a Girl by Austrian Ferdinand Lugerth
By Ferdinand Lugerth
Located in North Miami, FL
Art Nouveau patinated bronze and ivory sculpture of a girl on a marble plinth by austrian author Ferdinand Lugerth By: Ferdinand Lugerth Material: bronze, ivory, marble, copper, met...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Rapiers

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Metal, Silver, Copper

Silvered Bronze Sculpture by Louis Kley, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
By Louis Kley
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Silvered bronze sculpture by Louis Kley, 19th Century, Napoleon III period. Napoleon III period sculpture, circa 1877 by Louis Kley, representing an Angelot in silvered bronze, red ...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Rapiers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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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.