Both swords in the lot are attributed by the consignor as 18th century production. 1) Cup hilt rapier, 42" OAL with a 35" diamond cross section blade, ribbed and pierced cup guard, 10" long straight bar quillions, wire wrapped grip and round pommel, with the pommel and quillion studs decorated with a pierced surface and hollow interior. 2) Small sword, 41" OAL, 35" blade with a diamond cross section on the upper two thirds and a deeply fullered hexagonal cross section on the lower third, marked "FRANCIS" in one side, pierced nearly flat cup guard, 4" straight bar quillions, wire wrapped grip, fluted pommel.

1) Fine. The blade has been lightly cleaned, with some minor spotting, shallow pitting, and a slight bend near the tip, and a darker gray patina on the hilt. All furniture is tight on the tang. 2) Fine, with scattered pitting and a mixed gray patina overall. Some of the decorative elements of the grip wire are loose, otherwise construction is tight overall.