Post Medieval Iron Dagger with Gilt Bronze and Bone Hilt

17TH-18TH CENTURY A.D.

16 3/4 in. (138 grams, 42.5 cm).

Stiletto-type with slender two-edged blade, central fuller, dished bolster, gilt S-curved quillons, bone grip and pommel-cap with knop finial. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Acquired on the UK art market circa 2005.
From an old North Country, UK, collection.

Literature

Cf. Dufty, A.R., European Swords and Daggers in the Tower of London, London, 1974, pl.98 and 104(c).

CONDITION

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LOT 1395