Lot 3258

A German silver damascened left-hand dagger, circa 1620

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Hammer price € 3,500

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Description

Slender, double-edged thrusting blade of diamond section. Both sides with a narrow fuller at the forte and a thumb rest at the ricasso. The obverse with brass inlaid snake mark. The quillons of blackened iron, bent toward the blade, one side ring. Decorated on both sides with slightly raised, silver damascened scrolling leaves. Original grip with four flutes, fine iron wire wrap, and Turk's heads. Blackened pommel with raised, gold damascened décor. Length 38 cm.

Condition: II + Questions about the lot?

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.