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AN ITALIAN DAGGER

This auction ended on May 19, 2018.

Start price: $70

Estimated price: $150 - $250

Buyer's Premium: 24.9%

Sold for: $285

Description

Neapolitan work, the grip of alternating rectangular panels of tortoise shell and mother of pearl with engraved silver mounts. With balustered base and blade of hexagonal section, the broad forte with scalloped terminal. The leather sheath a working life replacement. 18th century. 27.3cm overall length. Condition II