Pique-c*uille Memento Mori - Circa 1830 Troubadour Period - Dagger
Rare "pique-c*uille" dagger with memento-mori, Circa 1820-1830.
Troubadour artistic movement, emerging from the late Empire and its neo-classical current, reinventing the neo-Gothic style.
Gilt bronze with finely chased mercury, a memento mori at the scabbard apex. Complete with buckle. Guard monogrammed FA, spindle (handle) richly ornamented.Steel blade.
Dimensions . Total length stored in its scabbard: 22 cm.... Blade: 12 cm. slight traces of oxidation on the blade.
Wallet picks were frequently worn concealed by ladies going out in the evening. In case of aggression, the effect was undoubtedly pacifying.
Rare item complete with scabbard.
Troubadour artistic movement, emerging from the late Empire and its neo-classical current, reinventing the neo-Gothic style.
Gilt bronze with finely chased mercury, a memento mori at the scabbard apex. Complete with buckle. Guard monogrammed FA, spindle (handle) richly ornamented.Steel blade.
Dimensions . Total length stored in its scabbard: 22 cm.... Blade: 12 cm. slight traces of oxidation on the blade.
Wallet picks were frequently worn concealed by ladies going out in the evening. In case of aggression, the effect was undoubtedly pacifying.
Rare item complete with scabbard.
450 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Louis Philippe, Charles 10th
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Bronze
Length: 22 cm (rangée dans son fourreau) / 12 cm (lame seule)
Reference (ID): 1734140
Availability: In stock
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