Quillions Collection

Parrying dagger, c. 1580-1610 (steel with copper wire)
490860 Parrying dagger, c.1580-1610 (steel with copper wire) by Italian School; 26.5x8.4 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info)

Rapier, c. 1630-50 (blued & gilded steel)
490806 Rapier, c.1630-50 (blued & gilded steel) by German School, (17th century); 100.3x13 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance; German, out of copyright

Rapier, c. 1610 (steel & wood)
490872 Rapier, c.1610 (steel & wood) by German School, (17th century); 125.2x25 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance; German, out of copyright

Two-handed sword of the State Guard of Julius of Brunswick-Luneburg, 1574 (steel
490812 Two-handed sword of the State Guard of Julius of Brunswick-LAoneburg, 1574 (steel, leather & wire) by German School, (16th century); 186.1x51.4 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Pillow sword, c. 1650 (steel with leather & wood)
490804 Pillow sword, c.1650 (steel with leather & wood) by Italian School, (17th century); 93x9.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L

Dagger, c. 1550-1600 (steel, wood & wire with inlaid hilt)
490865 Dagger, c.1550-1600 (steel, wood & wire with inlaid hilt) by Italian School, (16th century); 50.7x16.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L

Dagger, mid-1500s (steel with elk horn grip)
490862 Dagger, mid-1500s (steel with elk horn grip) by German School, (16th century); 37.8x6.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance; German, out of copyright

Hanger, or hunting sword, 16th-17th century (steel with inlaid gold & silver)
490848 Hanger, or hunting sword, 16th-17th century (steel with inlaid gold & silver) by European School, (16th century); 73x17.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Blade from Saxony)

Three swords (steel, wood & leather)
490840 Three swords (steel, wood & leather) by European School, (16th century); Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Possibly of German origin.); Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L

Two-handed sword, Toledo, 1550-1600 (steel, wood & leather grip)
490813 Two-handed sword, Toledo, 1550-1600 (steel, wood & leather grip) by Spanish School, (16th century); 168.3x35.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L

Two-Handed Sword, Toledo, 1550-1600 (steel, wood & leather grip)
490811 Two-Handed Sword, Toledo, 1550-1600 (steel, wood & leather grip) by Spanish School, (16th century); 167.3x31.8 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L

Cup-hilted rapiers, c. 1650 (steel)
490895 Cup-hilted rapiers, c.1650 (steel) by Spanish School, (17th century); Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance; Spanish, out of copyright

Hunting sword c. 1760-70 (steel with cast-iron hilt)
490864 Hunting sword c.1760-70 (steel with cast-iron hilt) by Netherlandish School, (18th century); 65x8.9 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L

Dagger, c. 1620-50 (steel with wire grip)
490866 Dagger, c.1620-50 (steel with wire grip) by Netherlandish School, (17th century); 46x9.8 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L

Dagger (steel with wire grip)
490910 Dagger (steel with wire grip) by European School; 44.3x9.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Made in Switzerland or France)

Parrying dagger, c. 1600 (steel with wire grip)
490909 Parrying dagger, c.1600 (steel with wire grip) by German School, (17th century); 34.6x7.6 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance; German, out of copyright

Dagger, early 1600s (steel & horn)
490867 Dagger, early 1600s (steel & horn) by Italian School, (17th century); 27.6x4 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance; Italian, out of copyright

Dagger, early 17th century (steel)
490905 Dagger, early 17th century (steel) by Italian School, (17th century); 46x8.8 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance; Italian, out of copyright

Rapiers, c. 1650 (steel, leather & wood)
490896 Rapiers, c.1650 (steel, leather & wood) by Spanish School, (17th century); Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance; Spanish, out of copyright

Stiletto from Brescia, c. 1650 (steel)
490868 Stiletto from Brescia, c.1650 (steel) by Italian School, (17th century); 23.4x6 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance; Italian, out of copyright

Officers plug bayonet, c. 1690 (steel, brass & wood)
490861 Officers plug bayonet, c.1690 (steel, brass & wood) by English School, (17th century); 46.6x8.6 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L

Dagger, late 1600s (steel & ivory)
490870 Dagger, late 1600s (steel & ivory) by Italian School, (17th century); 30.2x6.4 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info)

Stiletto with grip fashioned as figures of Charity, Justice, and Hope, c
490869 Stiletto with grip fashioned as figures of Charity, Justice, and Hope, c.1650 (steel, brass & ivory) by Italian School, (17th century); 34x4.6 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Mr

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"Quillions: A Glimpse into the Magnificent World of Historical Blades" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of quillions, a collection of exquisite weapons that tell tales of valor and craftsmanship. From parrying daggers to cup-hilted rapiers, each piece is a testament to the artistry and skill of its creators. Take, for instance, the c. 1580-1610 parrying dagger adorned with copper wire. Its intricate design not only served as a defensive tool but also showcased the ingenuity of its maker. Similarly, the blued and gilded steel rapier from c. 1630-50 exudes elegance with every swing. The c. 1610 rapier crafted from steel and wood offers a glimpse into an era where functionality met beauty seamlessly. Meanwhile, the two-handed sword wielded by Julius of Brunswick-Luneburg's State Guard in 1574 stands tall as a symbol of power and authority. Delve deeper into this mesmerizing assortment to discover unique pieces like the pillow sword from c. 1650 - its steel blade complemented by leather and wood accents creates an enchanting combination both on display or during combat. Marvel at the intricately detailed dagger from c. 1550-1600 featuring an inlaid hilt made with steel, wood, and wire - truly a masterpiece that showcases meticulous craftsmanship passed down through generations. Witness history unfold through blades such as mid-1500s dagger boasting an elk horn grip; it whispers stories untold yet preserved within its sturdy frame. Not limited to mere swords alone, quillions encompass other fascinating weapons like hunting swords embellished with gold and silver inlay - their ornate designs reflecting opulence fit for nobility. Immerse yourself further amidst this array as three swords crafted meticulously using steel, wood, and leather capture your attention while transporting you back centuries ago when these weapons were wielded with purpose and precision.