140 - A FRENCH HUNTING DAGGER WITH GILT-BRONZE MOUNTS, 19TH CEN.

A FRENCH HUNTING DAGGER WITH GILT-BRONZE MOUNTS, 19TH CEN. A fine French hunting dagger with gilt-bronze mounts. The quillions are cast as hunting dogs, the pommel is decorated with chased floral motifs. The blade is double-edged, and pointy with two fullers on each side. The scabbard is made of dark-brown stitched leather with gilt chased bronze mounts. France, mid. 19th century. Dimensions: L: 20 1/4 in., (51.5 cm.) Condition: Very good overall, all parts are tight, and the blade fits the scabbard well. The leather part of the scabbard shows minor signs of wear and age. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All statements contained in the catalog, condition reports, invoices, advertisements, or elsewhere concerning the authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, period, culture, source, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, condition, rarity, importance, or value of any lot are statements of opinion only and shall not be construed as representations, warranties, or statements of fact. All lots are sold "as-is", refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shippers upon request.