Bidspirit auction | Philippines Daggers, Ex-Appleton Smith Collection

Philippines Daggers, Ex-Appleton Smith Collection - Philippines Archipelagos, two Philippines daggers form the Appleton Smith collection. Top most with a wavy blade and matching scabbard. Scabbard wrapped in rattan bands and thick leather. Blade with multi-wavy and diamond cross-section. Handle in wood with twisted vertical lines to a pierced pommel. Lower most dagger with wavy blade and diamond cross-section. Gilt brass guard and fitting with a incised wood grip. Brigadier General Frederick Appleton Smith (1849 – 1922) amassed a collection of militaria and wartime trophies during his 40 year career on the Western Frontier, Cuba, and The Philippines. Size larger 14”, blade 9” L Ex-Southern California Collection, Ex-Appleton Smith Collection