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Mediterranean Dagger Knife
Estimate:
$400 - $800
Sold
$400
Live Auction
Long Island Home Decor & Estate Collections
Category
Description
A fixed blade knife with ornate reticulated ricasso and molded knot. The blade features a broad, shallow central fuller and double edge. Dark, natural handle butts up against a nickel silver ferrule and held on by a hand-threaded tang nut. Sheath is crafted from leather, nickel silver, and a historically added belt hook. Ricasso features engraving and pierced scroll work. Knife, pommel to point: 11"L x 1.5"W. Blade: 5"L. Sheathed: 12"L. Italian or Sardinian.
Issued: c. 1800
Country of Origin: Italy
Issued: c. 1800
Country of Origin: Italy
Condition
Age related wear. As is.