German Dagger with Pierced Blade, First Half 17th C

Description

Featuring quality unmarked 8 3/4″ blade of diamond section with twin deep fullers on each
side extending through the flat ricasso to within 1 ½” of the point; pierced through the
fullers with a series of round and lozenge-shaped holes. Steel guard with slightly outward
and downward angled ovoid quillons with small button finials; quillon block with integral
scabbard cover. Ovoid pommel with button; grip with fine twisted brass wrap. Overall
length 13 3/4″. Very good condition with smooth metal and minor age staining. No
scabbard.