TWO STYLETS: one with a two-quillon crosspiece terminating in a large knob, ovalized round pommel, missing the spindle, only a bishop's cap remains; diamond-section blade with traces of engraving (rather oxidized); length 33 cm; the other with a complete iron hilt, decorated with twists, two-quillon crosspiece; triangular-section blade, very slightly blunt; length 32 cm. 17th century. Fairly good condition.

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