Rapier
Object type: Rapier
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: Spanish; blade, German, Solingen
Artist: Arnolt Windhvfel
Artist bio: German, Solingen, active late 17th–early 18th century
Artist role: Bladesmith
Artist nationality: German
Date: 18th century
Medium: Steel, silver, wood
Dimensions: L. 40 3/8 in. (102.6 cm); W. 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm); D. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 14.5 oz. (864.7 g)
Classification: Swords
Geography:  Solingen     
Credit line: Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
Accession year: 1914