Romantic Revival Decorative Dagger With Openwork Scabbard, 19th Century

Romantic Revival Decorative Dagger with Openwork Scabbard, 19th Century.

A 19th-century European Romantic Revival decorative dagger with a richly cast historicist hilt and matching openwork scabbard. The scabbard is decorated in relief with masks, scrolling ornament and neo-medieval details.

The slender blade and ornate historicist design suggest that the piece was made mainly as a decorative cabinet object or letter opener rather than as a practical weapon.

Origin:
Europe.

Period:
19th century.

Style:
Romantic Revival, historicist, neo-medieval.

Material:
Bronze or patinated metal, with steel blade.

Decoration:
Richly cast historicist hilt; openwork scabbard with relief masks, scrolling ornament and neo-medieval details.

Dimensions:
Total length: 25 cm.

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