"Romantic Dagger Entirely Made In Half Round Of Bump."
Romantic ring made entirely in half round.France, 19th century
Silver plated bronze and steel, case
L.T. : 30 - Blade length : 11,5cm
The fuse of the dagger is engraved with an armor in the foreground and weapons in the background. The pommel represents a man's head with a moustache, surrounded by foliage. The hilt in suite has the two quillons directed upwards.
Straight steel blade with two edges, finished in point. The scabbard is decorated in relief with foliage, in the center is the face of Medusa, one of the three Gorgons. The bouterolle in suite, ends in button then in point.
Presented in a box lined with velvet and a gold frieze.
Very nice condition.
N°65 of the exhibition "THE ART OF THE BLADE
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
Ref. 2473
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