Hunting Dagger, 18th Century, Silver Fittings, With Sheath

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Hunting Dagger, 18th Century, Silver Fittings, With Sheath

HUNTING DAGGER, 18TH CENTURY, SILVER FITTINGS, WITH SCATHON
Europe, 18th century
Steel, silver
Total length: 64; Blade length blade: 47 cm

Blade with a single cutting edge and a counter-edge, grooved spine.
Handle with plates secured by three silver medallions.
Crossguard with repoussé decoration; inverted quillons, engraved with line work.
Leather scabbard. Two silver fittings.
Hallmarks on the fittings.

Shows signs of use; small spots of corrosion on the blade, which does not fit all the way into the scabbard. Small chip on the handle ferrule.

Ref.: 7615

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800 €