ANTIQUE ARMS, ARMOR AND MILITARY DECORATIONS

A FRENCH NAVAL OFFICER'S DIRK DAGGER, 19TH CEN.

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Start price: $500

Estimated price: $800 - $1,200

Buyer's premium: 28%

Sales Tax: On buyer's premium only

Gilt brass pommel ferrule and cross guard, lion-head-shaped finials, cross guard features an anchor and Imperial French Eagle, knuckle guard is a finely twisted chain link, straight diamond-shaped blade decorated with engraved floral patterns and marked on ricasso "S.F.S.", wood scabbard covered with black pebbled leather and brass fittings.

Dimensions: L: 18 6/8 in., (47 cm.)

Condition: Very good.