144 - A GERMAN HIRSCHFÄNGER DAGGER WITH ETCHED BLADE, 19TH CENTURY

A GERMAN HIRSCHFÄNGER DAGGER WITH ETCHED BLADE, 19TH CENTURY A German hunting dagger (hirschfanger) with its blade etched with foliate scrolling interspersed with military motifs, including banners, drums, swords, and a helmet. The hilt comprises a staghorn grip with a clamshell guard and quillons depicted as two deer legs, the pommel surmounted by an acorn finial. The scabbard is of black leather with metal fittings. The frog nut on the locket shaped as an acorn. Germany, 19th century. Dimensions: L: 21 1/2 in., (54.6 cm.) Condition: Blade with some minor pitting and staining. Etching fairly well preserved. Hilt tight to blade. Scabbard leather worn but present. 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.