161 - A FRENCH DAGGER WITH A HORN GRIP, LATE 18TH OR EARLY 19TH CEN.

A FRENCH DAGGER WITH A HORN GRIP, LATE 18TH OR EARLY 19TH CEN. A nicely made French dagger with a brown horn grip set with a brass ring at the center and capped with a hard iron pommel. The guard is comprised of two cylindrical iron quillons which appear to have been lathe-turned. France, c. 18th or 19th century. Dimensions: L: 8 7/8 in., (22.5 cm.) Condition: Blade has been cleaned and shows minor pitting on ricasso. Handle with a crack. All parts tight. 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.