Romantic Dagger
European work
19th century
Bronze, steel
Length. Total: 21.7 ; Length. Blade: 11.2 cm
Steel blade with central edge, acid-etched with foliage.
Gilt bronze hilt with inverted quillons, chased with a head in the centre.
Bronze fuse engraved with three naked children on fruit.
Reference : 2487
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