A Left-Hand Dagger
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A Left-Hand Dagger
Early 15th Century, Possibly English
In excavated condition, with tapering double-edged blade of flattened diamond section, hilt comprising arched guard incised with chevron decoration along both sides and with writhen button terminals, flat tapering tang, and compressed globular pommel incised with a knotted design
30.8 cm. blade, 42.3 cm. overall
Sold for £2,750 inc. premium

Footnotes

  • Provenance:
    Sotheby's London, 27 November 1931, lot 61 (part). See lot 64

    Literature:
    Hoffmeyer, cat. no. 145, pp. 107 and 175, fig. 27

Category: Arms and Armour

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