Bidspirit auction | AN 18TH CENTURY ITALIAN HUNTING

AN 18TH CENTURY ITALIAN HUNTING DAGGER WITH AN ETCHED BLADE - A stunning 18th century Italian hunting dagger etched across the entire surface of its blade with intricate naturalistic motifs including baskets overflowing with flowers, birds flying through trees, and goats butting heads, all among curling foliate scrollwork. The blade has a straight front edge with a curved back which has been sharpened at the last third. The hilt is comprised of a curved staghorn grip set between a chased domed pommel and a guard with s-shaped quillons. Italy, 18th 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: 19 in., (48.3 cm.) Condition: Etching well preserved. Hilt tight, staghorn grip may be later replacement. Scabbard no longer extant.