Bidspirit auction | A FRENCH HUNTING DAGGER FROM
A FRENCH HUNTING DAGGER FROM KLINGENTHAL MANUFACTORY, 19TH CENTURY - A hunting dagger from the Klingenthal factory in Alsace-Lorraine. The gilt brass hilt is decorated with two dog heads as quillons and a boar's head at center. The double-fullered blade is signed 'Coulaux Frères' on one side and 'Klingenthal' on the other. The piece is kept within a black leather scabbard with brass mounts. Klingenthal, France, 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: 27 3/4 in., (70 cm.) Condition: The blade is pitted throughout but is otherwise in good condition. All parts tight. Brass fixtures are mostly clean with only a light patina and some minor oxidation to the scabbard. Leather has surface wear in places but well attached to scabbard.