Fine Chiseled European Dagger, ca. 1650

Description

Steel hilt with pommel, cross guard and terminals chiseled ensuite in high relief floral
and spiral designs; the quillon block with cross-hatching. Highest quality 11 ½” armor-
piercing blade with triple fullers, pierced with decorative design; the ricasso with an
additional pair of pierced flutes. Original twisted iron wire grip wrap with turks head at the
base. Tiny piece of tip missing. Fine condition. Large dimensions with an overall length
of 17″.