Romantic Revival Decorative Dagger With Female Figure, 19th Century

Romantic Revival Decorative Dagger with Female Figure, 19th Century.

A 19th-century Romantic Revival decorative dagger, with the hilt cast as a female figure in flowing drapery. The scabbard is decorated with engraved floral and foliate ornament and fitted with suspension rings.

The polished double-edged blade and sculptural handle give the piece the character of a decorative cabinet object in the historicist Romantic taste. It was probably intended as a decorative dagger or cabinet object rather than as a practical weapon.

Origin:
Probably France.

Period:
19th century.

Style:
Romantic Revival, historicist.

Material:
Bronze or patinated metal, with steel blade.

Decoration:
Hilt cast as a female figure; scabbard with engraved floral and foliate ornament; suspension rings.

Dimensions:
Total length: 29 cm.

Weight:
Not provided.

Condition:
Age-related wear, patina and surface marks. The condition is shown in the photographs.