&& HELP && UNKNOWN DAGGER W/ UNUSUAL MARKINGS W/ ANTLER HANDLE ANTIQUITY

[tolemac]

Hello all~ I recently acquired a unique I guess would be called a dagger. I was told by AN expert Heres what he said..

I can tell you with complete confidence that I do not know what it is, or where it is from. Nor do I recognize the decorations, which appear to have been chased (engraved with a tool that is struck).

I can also tell you that the deterioration due to age and possible burial appears to be authentic, unlike the chemically induced aging I see almost every day on fakes.

The handle appears to be a stag crown (base of an antler), but I can't tell you what species of cervid (deer family) it is from.

So, now im here to see if there is anyone else that can help me find out more@@ if you have any thoughts please let me know. Thank you