AUCTION 50: ANTIQUE MILITARIA, FALL 2024

A FRENCH HUNTING DAGGER WITH GILT-BRONZE MOUNTS, 19TH CEN.

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Start price: $500

Estimated price: $800 - $1,100

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A fine French hunting dagger with gilt-bronze mounts. The quillions are cast as hunting dogs, the pommel is decorated with chased floral motifs. The blade is double-edged, and pointy with two fullers on each side. The scabbard is made of dark-brown stitched leather with gilt chased bronze mounts.

France, mid. 19th century.

L: 20 1/4 in., (51.5 cm.)

Condition: Very good overall, all parts are tight, and the blade fits the scabbard well. The leather part of the scabbard shows minor signs of wear and age.