Bidspirit auction | A FRENCH HUNTING DAGGER WITH
A FRENCH HUNTING DAGGER WITH GILT-BRONZE MOUNTS, 19TH CEN. - A fine French hunting dagger with gilt-bronze mounts. The quillions are cast as hunting dogs, the pommel is decorated with chased floral motifs. The blade is double-edged, and pointy with two fullers on each side. The scabbard is made of dark-brown stitched leather with gilt chased bronze mounts. France, mid. 19th century. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions offers in-house shipping. In case we can not accommodate a shipping request, a list of additional shippers will be provided. Dimensions: L: 20 1/4 in., (51.5 cm.) Condition: Very good overall, all parts are tight, and the blade fits the scabbard well. The leather part of the scabbard shows minor signs of wear and age.