France, 19th century
Steel, nickel silver, tortoiseshell, wood, leather
Total length: 27 cm; Length of stylus: 24 cm
Blade length: 14.5 cm – Width at heel: 2.3 cm
Steel blade, single-edged with a false edge, broad spine and two-step tang; ricasso and thumb guard. Entirely acid-etched.
Handle with faceted pommel and balusters, made of ebony with inlays. Cut nickel silver bolster and ferrule.
Wooden scabbard covered in black leather, chape and ferrule in cut nickel silver. Ring for suspension.
Very good condition.
Ref.: 5629
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