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Old Yesterday, 02:33 PM   #1
Ian
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Default Unusual brass hilt on S. American knife

A recent inexpensive curiosity for which I am waiting delivery.

I think this is probably a 19th C blade and sheath, with an updated cast brass hilt with stirrup guard and langets. The blade has a spear point and a fuller running most of its length. Any marks on the blade are hidden under the langets. The langets show a helmeted warrior on the obverse side and crossed anchors on the reverse side. The sheath has silver and gilt adornments at the throat and toe.

The brass hilt seems misplaced on this large "gaucho knife." This may be an assemblage, and there is no certainty that the hilt and sheath are original to the blade, although the sheath appears to accommodate the blade well. It is possible that this is a naval knife, but the sheath is out of place for a military weapon.

Blade length = 17.5"
OAL = 22.2"

Your thoughts and opinions are most welcome.
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