Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria - Thomas Del Mar

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A FINELY CARVED IVORY-MOUNTED DAGGER, CIRCA
1880, PROBABLY DIEPPE
with curved double-edged blade of flattened-hexagonal
section, ivory hilt comprising pierced S-shaped cross-guard
and cylindrical grip each carved in high relief with well
detailed scrolling tendrils, the pommel carved with a
portrait head, perhaps Francis I, in its scabbard decorated
with a stag and three hounds inhabiting foliage en suite
with the hilt, the locket decorated with further hounds and
sea shells, hound’s mask basal terminal, fluted on the
reverse, and fitted with ivory rings for suspension (small
age cracks)
32.5cm; 12Pin
£700-900
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