{"product_id":"original-late-19th-century-spanish-miniature-toledo-cup-hilt-rapier-with-engraved-gold-inlaid-blade","title":"Original Late 19th Century Spanish Miniature Toledo made Cup Hilt Rapier with Engraved Gold Inlaid Blade","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is clearly old, probably dating from the Victorian era. It measures 13\" in overall length in its fully engraved slim scabbard. The Cup hilt is also fully engraved and comes with a single bar cross guard and knuckle bow. The grip is ribbed steel and is fitted to a 9 1\/2\" blade chiseled and inlaid with Gold more than half its length on both sides. Incorporated in this blade decoration on the ricasso on both sides is:- \u003cstrong\u003eFABRICA DE TOLEDO\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Spanish City of Toledo has manufactured fine \"Spanish\" or \"Toledo Steel\" swords for over 2500 years, an even supplied the Roman Legions following the Punic Wars. Even into the 19th century, they still forged blades using a very specific and time consuming process, so it was common for sword smiths to only produce a few blades a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautifully made, scabbard with some pitting damage to bottom 1 1\/2\". Ready to display!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31288414601285,"sku":"ON11106","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ON11106__02.jpg?v=1594763709","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-late-19th-century-spanish-miniature-toledo-cup-hilt-rapier-with-engraved-gold-inlaid-blade","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}