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A Decorative Left-Hand Dagger In German Mid-Late 16th Century Style
19th Century

Fine Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria Including property from the Mark and Peter Dineley Collections

27 November 2019, 10:00 GMT

London, Knightsbridge

Sold for £2,295 inc. premium

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A Decorative Left-Hand Dagger In German Mid-Late 16th Century Style
19th Century

With tapering double-edged blade of flattened diamond section with partly gilt central fuller on each side etched respectively 'I.N.T.E.R. A.R.M.A.' and 'S.I.L.E.N.T. L.E.G.E.S.', fluted gilt ricasso etched with scrollwork, silver hilt comprising scroll engraved short downbent gourd-shaped quillons and side-ring with gilt details, large fluted globular pommel and swelling grip each of hexagonal section and engraved with a repeated design of bells and bound trefoils, all against green enamel grounds (some damage) between engraved line borders, and engraved flower-head shaped silver tang button
28.2 cm. blade

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