Lot 3256

A large Italian hunting knife with fire-gilt lion handle, Venice, circa 1600

Antique Arms and Armour from all over the world | A100aw | Live auction | 388 Lots

Description

Slender single-edged blade with retracted double-edged point. The back and upper part of the forte decorated with etched and gilt scrolling leaves. The obverse with a small silver-lined smith mark. Finely chased and fire-gilt bronze handle in the form of a lion sejant-rampant. A small lanyard ring at the snout. Length 48.5 cm.

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General Information

The auction starts on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 2 pm (CET). Lot no. 3001 - 3389. The pre-sale view will take place on 03., 04. and 06. May as well as 11th and 13th May 2024, in our auction rooms at Bretonischer Ring 3 in 85630 Grasbrunn / Munich from 11 am to 5 pm (CET). Please make an appointment if possible to avoid waiting times.