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LOT 1836

Medieval Iron Dagger Group

15TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.

10 3/4 - 13 1/4 in. (278 grams total, 27.5- 33.5 cm).

Comprising a single-edged scale-tang knife with two fixing rivets, and a substantial triangular-section whittle-tang blade with discoid bolster and securing plate at the end, hilt replaced. [2, No Reserve]

Provenance

From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.

CONDITION

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LOT 1836

Medieval Iron Dagger Group

Sold for (Inc. bp): £52

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