"Corsican Stylus With Scabbard, Signed E. Campi France, Early Twentieth"
Corsican stylus with sheath, signed E. CAMPIFrance, early 20th century
Steel, silver, wood, mother-of-pearl, leather
Length : 15,5cm T. : 15,5cm ; L. of the stylus : 14cm
Blade length : 7,5cm - Heel width : 1,7cm
Steel blade with one edge and counter-edge, acid engraved with scrolls, flowers and the inscription: MORTE AL NEMICO and VENDETA CORSA. Stamped with the signature E. CAMPI Poucette, walnut at three degrees. The back is also engraved and dated 1909.
Wooden handle and mother-of-pearl plates, silver columns. Silver ferrule and bolster finely chased.
Wooden scabbard covered with leather, with two silver trimmings cut and decorated in suite, ring and chain.
Perfect condition.
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