"Corsican Stiletto With Scabbard. Engraved Blade. France, Early 20th Century"
Corsican stylus with scabbard. Engraved blade.France, early 20th century
Steel, nickel silver, wood.
Total length: 23 cm ; Length. of stylus : 22,5cm - Length. Of blade 13,5cm
Double-edged blade with central flat spot; acid-etched with “VENDETTA CORSA” on one side and “VAI AL CUORE DEL NEMICO” on the other; stepped nut.
Handle with ferrules and bolster in cut nickel silver. Olive wood spindle, flanged, line engraved. The bolster bears a Moor's head in repoussé.
Leather-covered wooden ferrule; cap with ring and cut-out nickel silver fob.
Good condition.
Ref : 5630
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