Dagger – Forged Blade – Crown And Heraldic Coat Of Arms Decoration – Dagger, Knife - Cutlery

Second half of the 19th century France Elegant dagger with a forged blade, fitted with a finely crafted gilt bronze guard and fusee. The decoration combines a crown and a stylized heraldic coat of arms, framed by floral ornaments and a shell, giving the piece a strong symbolic identity. The richness of the ornamentation illustrates the historicist taste of the 19th century, a period when medieval and Renaissance references were widely reinterpreted in the decorative arts. This type of object, at the crossroads between a court weapon and a prestigious accessory, was part of the collections of amateurs sensitive to heraldry and the evocation of chivalric values. The forged blade, patinated by time, contrasts with the brilliance of the gilt decoration, reinforcing the noble and solemn appearance of the dagger. It crosses the entire handle and ends with a hot-hammered fold, a traditional process guaranteeing the solidity of the whole. Condition: Good overall condition, wear from use, oxidation of the blade. Dimensions: Total length 32 cm – Blade length 21.5 cm Shipping: All deliveries are handled by DHL Express only.