{"product_id":"trefoil-rapier-blade-european-18th-19th-century","title":"Spanish 18th\/19th C. Trefoil Rapier Sword with D-Guard \u0026 German Silver Mount","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEuropean 18th to 19th-century rapier sword\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, likely Spanish, features a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e27 inch trefoil blade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with no visible maker markings. The sword is mounted with a shaped guard and quillon connected to a D-guard, giving it a refined and protective hilt profile. The grip is wood, fitted below the melon-form pommel with a German silver mount. Measuring approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e33 inches overall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the sword presents as an elegant late rapier or small sword form with distinctive Spanish styling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrefoil blades were often associated with thrusting swords, court swords, and late rapier forms, where rigidity, lightness, and precision were valued. Spanish sword traditions retained a strong identity well into the 18th and 19th centuries, shaped by the legacy of rapier fencing, military dress swords, and ceremonial sidearms. The shaped guard, D-guard connection, and melon-form pommel give this example a visually appealing blend of practical hand protection and gentlemanly sword design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its trefoil blade, Spanish attribution, shaped D-guard hilt, German silver mount, and elegant proportions, this sword is a strong decorative and collector example. It offers appeal for collectors of European rapiers, Spanish swords, and 18th to 19th-century dress or thrusting weapons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Blade length: 27 inches. Overall length: approximately 33 inches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Buy From Us?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e5-star rated store trusted by collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eFast, reliable shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eExpertly handled collectibles, always packed with care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Collectors Crossroads","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40295621623882,"sku":"WGN0069","price":1000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/8519\/2778\/files\/Spanish-18th19th-C_-Trefoil-Rapier-Sword-with-D-Guard-German-Silver-Mount.jpg?v=1788613280","url":"https:\/\/collectorscrossroads.com\/products\/trefoil-rapier-blade-european-18th-19th-century","provider":"Collectors Crossroads ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}