178 - A RENAISSANCE STYLE IRON FITTED DAGGER, 19TH CENTURY

A RENAISSANCE STYLE IRON FITTED DAGGER, 19TH CENTURY A Victorian-era dagger with ornately chased and sculpted iron fittings showing detailed foliate motifs throughout the grip, pommel, and scabbard fittings. The guard has quillons as dragons, with a mythical beast's face at the center. The scabbard is wrapped in a brown shagreen. Europe, 19th century. Dimensions: L: 21 3/4 in., (55.2 cm.) Condition: Blade with some pitting throughout. Some wear to scabbard lining. Iron fittings well preserved. 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.