Antique Rapier Circa 1600

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Antique Rapier Circa 1600:
$45000.00

Narrow, double-edged cut and thrust blade with dark patina. Deep fullers on both sides extending down almost to the point. A barely legible signature (Pietro?) struck in the fullers of the upper third. The other side appears to read "Toro en Toledo" which would tranlate Toldean Gold as far as I know. A half-moon mark and another mark stamped on each side of the shallow-fullered ricasso. The Opulently wrought iron knuckle-bow hilt with extended, straight quillons. The flat bars finely fullered on the edges and diagonally notched on the insides. Openwork baluster with spiral flutes and silver-inlaid embellishment. The obverse guard bars decorated with fine floral gilding, excessively rubbed on the lower bars. Some play exists between the hilt and the blade/handle. The grip spirally fluted with iron wire winding (minor defects) and Turk's heads knots. Spirally fluted, openwork pommel with lavish silver inlays, the offset, hexagonal riveted button with fine gilding. Length 48 inches. Weight 2 pounds 11 ounces.
I bought this sword from Germany though the blade at least appears to be from Toledo, Spain. Pietro sounds Italian though so I am not sure. I am not an expert in aging but this style at least appears a lot from about 1590 to 1630.
I will pay the shipping and insurance.
Feel free to message me with any questions, Carl