157 - A EUROPEAN DAGGER IN THE 16TH CENTURY STYLE

A EUROPEAN DAGGER IN THE 16TH CENTURY STYLE A European dagger crafted in the 16th-century style, though likely produced in the latter half of the 19th Century for Victorian-era antiquarians. The knife resembles a small arming sword, with a wooden grip that would once have had inset braided wire wrapped around it, and a pommel with simple stamped circle decoration near where it joins the grip. Europe, likely 19th century. Dimensions: L: 14 3/4 in., (37.5 cm.) Condition: Blade and metal parts with oxidation throughout. Wooden grip lacking wire wrap. Hilt tight to blade. 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.