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Lot 5078
A North Italian stilettoprobably Brescia, 17th century
8 June 2015, 10:00 PDT
San FranciscoSold for US$2,340 inc. premium
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A North Italian stiletto
probably Brescia, 17th century
probably Brescia, 17th century
With 7 3/4 inch pierced cruciform blade. Steel hilt comprising faceted quillon block retaining traces of engraved decoration; baluster-form quillons with large spirally segmented finials; baluster-form grip, the larger section spirally fluted; pommel en suite to quillon finials. Original black leather scabbard, the spirally fluted steel throat with small suspension ring.
Condition: Metal showing some areas of light pitting.
See Illustration
Condition: Metal showing some areas of light pitting.
See Illustration
Footnotes
Note: For two Italian gunner's stilettos with very similar hilts see Figures 659 and 660 in Armi Bianche Italiane by Boccia and Coelho.








