AUCTION 43: ANTIQUE ARMS AND ARMOR

A FRENCH NAVY DIRK OR DAGGER WITH AN ETCHED BLADE, 19TH CEN.

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Start price: $200

Estimated price: $300 - $400

Buyer's premium:

A fine French Naval dirk with a double-edged flat-diamond-shaped blade, and lenticular ricasso, the blade is etched with anchor, panoply of arms and floral patterns on either side. Finely carved handle.

Early 19th century.

L: 8 7/8 in., (22.5 cm.)

Condition: Very good with minor signs of wear.