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A FRENCH ROMANTIC DAGGER WITH A GILT BRONZE SCULPTURAL HILT, 19TH C. A French romantic-era dagger with a gilt-bronze sculptural hilt shaped as a panicked man with a dagger in one hand being attacked by a writhing snake wrapped around his legs. The blade with a wide fuller with 3 small grooves running its entire length. The piece is kept within a black leather scabbard with molded gilt-bronze foliate mounts. France, 19th century. Dimensions: L: 13 in., (33 cm.) Condition: Good overall, with a nice patina to the bronze hilt. Blade with pitting in various spots. 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.
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