Virtue Dagger - 19th Century

Virtue Dagger – 19th century – Steel, horn and leather scabbard

Rare 19th century virtue dagger, probably of French manufacture. Originally used as a symbolic defensive object or clothing accessory, it embodies the chivalric and moral ideal of purity and self-control.

Description:

The triangular blade is made of polished steel, with a diamond-shaped section, well balanced and tapered. The straight metal guard protects a finely turned black horn handle, mounted with metal rivets and finished with bone or ivory trim. It comes with its original brown leather scabbard, reinforced with a brass tip.
Characteristics:
Period: circa 1850–1880
Total length: 22 cm
Materials: steel, horn, bone or ivory, leather, brass
Origin: France or Belgium

Condition:

Very good general condition, intact blade, well-preserved handle and scabbard, slight traces of use.

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