169 - A EUROPEAN ROMANTIC DAGGER WITH SCULPTURAL HILT, 19TH CENTURY

A EUROPEAN ROMANTIC DAGGER WITH SCULPTURAL HILT, 19TH CENTURY A European romantic dagger with a sculptural hilt depicting an infant or putto preparing to thrust a sword into the face of a menacing serpent. The blade is of a relatively simple triangular construction, with two thin fullers to each side. The sheath is decorated with foliate and geometric patterning in relief. Europe, 19th century. Dimensions: L: 9 1/2 in., (24.2 cm.) Condition: Very good, with some pitting to the 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.