פריט 510:
A BRITISH ROYAL NAVY OFFICER DIRK DAGGER 18TH C.
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נמכר ב: $1,300
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הערכה :
$1,300 - $1,600
עמלת בית המכירות: 25%
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A BRITISH ROYAL NAVY OFFICER DIRK DAGGER 18TH C.
An unusual officer's dirk with broad curved blade double-edged towards the point, gilt and etched over half its length on each side with foliage, depicting the bust of an armed turbaned Turk in profile and a trophy of arms above. The hilt is gilt-copper comprising recurved quillons with lobed terminals. Diamond-shaped langets cast with foliage, lion-head pommel with faceted back-piece in one, knuckle-chains. In original black leather scabbard with linear engraved gilt-copper mounts and two suspension rings, the locket with frog-stud. Provenance: Bonhmas: Antique Arms and Armour, 6 April 2006, lot 108.
Dimensions: L: 23 3/8 in., (59.5 cm.)
Condition: Good overall with some wear to gilding