A "Birritedda d'amore" knife dating: 19th Century provenance: Sicilia, Wide, sho…

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A "Birritedda d'amore" knife

dating: 19th Century provenance: Sicilia, Wide, short, single-edged blade of typical shape, the back perforated with three hearts, two lozenges and a drop. Mark at the base. Carved horn grip. Rare.

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A "Birritedda d'amore" knife

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