Italian All-Steel Stiletto, Mid-17th C

Description

All steel construction featuring 5 1/4” (133 mm) triangular-section blade with sharp point; incised cross-and-orb mark on one side and indecipherable inscription on the turned ricasso on the other side. Hilt featuring short quillons with spirally chiseled knob finials; the grip and integral pommel turned and spirally chiseled ensuite. Metal smooth with dark gunmetal patina to the hilt, showing minor wear to the blade. Overall length 9 5/8” (244 mm).