2735 - A fine silver-mounted left-handed dagger in the Saxon style, circa 1600, by Anton Konrad, circa 1920–1930

A fine silver-mounted left-handed dagger in the Saxon style, circa 1600, by Anton Konrad, circa 1920–1930 Original dagger blade from circa 1600 with a triple-alternating profile (slightly pitted in places). Heavy, double-grooved bladed replica. An old collection number in white paint on the quart side. Engraved silver guard; the thumb ring on the terz side features a finely openwork guard plate. Handle with silver wire wrapping and serrated silver ferrules. Octagonal, finely engraved, solid silver pommel with a stepped riveted pommel cap. Original wooden scabbard with heavily worn velvet lining. Engraved silver fittings. Angular carrying clasp on the back, with the collection number repeated below it. With the exception of the original blade, the wooden core, and the scabbard lining, all parts are from the workshop of the well-known master forger Anton Konrad. Length 44.5 cm. For more on the outstanding works of the famous weapons forger Anton Konrad (1879–1938), see Hans Schedelmann: Kahlert – Konrad. On the history of one of the largest forgery rings in the arms trade, in: Gefälschte Blankwaffen, Volume 2 of the series Kunst und Fälschung, Hanover 1980. Condition: II -