143 - A GERMAN HIRSCHFANGER WITH ETCHED HUNTING SCENES, 19TH CENTURY

A GERMAN HIRSCHFANGER WITH ETCHED HUNTING SCENES, 19TH CENTURY A fine 19th century German hunting dagger (hirschfanger) with its blade etched with intricate hunting scenes, showing a dog sniffing out foxes, a pair of pheasants, and a herd of deer running through the forest. The hilt comprises a staghorn grip, with a bronze guard showing a crowned hunting horn and quillons as two deer legs, and a pommel decorated with oak leaves in relief and an acorn finial. The scabbard is of green leather with metal fittings, with the frog stud being shaped as an acorn. Germany, 19th century. Dimensions: L: 21 in., (53.3 cm.) Condition: Very good, with etching well preserved. Some very small spots of pitting near to guard. Hilt tight to blade. Stag horn grip and brass fittings in great condition. 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.