Bidspirit auction | A RARE OCCULT DAGGER

A RARE OCCULT DAGGER - Likely French work, the gilded pommel a fully-modelled depiction of Leda and the Swan copulating, the guard likewise gilt, composed of a pair of satyrs covered in hair, the grip with fine spiral carving. The straight, double-edged and fullered blade with acute thrusting tip. In its leather sheath with gild mounts. First half of the 19th century. Minor wear. Overall length 26.8cm/ 10 5/8 inches. Condition II