A 17th century dagger?

blue lander · 20th February 2015, 08:08 PM

Just won this one for a very suspiciously low price... The seller says it's late 17th century and authentic but I wouldn't be surprised if it's a repro (albeit an older one). I like the looks of it either way. What do you think?

45.5 cm total, 31cm blade

Will M · 21st February 2015, 12:23 AM

Has a nice profile and at least 100 years old.

Is that small mark by the cross guard a mark stamped into it?

M ELEY · 21st February 2015, 06:28 AM

I agree with Will. Perhaps a Victorian-era reproduction of high quality. Hate to use the word 'repro' when describing these types, as (most) were made of very high quality to represent their originals. Created for the astute English gentleman for his trophy room or den when the demand far outreached the supply...

blue lander · 21st February 2015, 06:48 PM

These are the only pictures I have of it. The seller's in Ukraine so it's going to take awhile to get here. Hopefully it's as sturdily made as it looks.

Any idea what kind of dagger it's supposed to be? A main gauche?

Sajen · 22nd February 2015, 12:00 AM

Very nice dagger with good age, like it very much!

When you don't like it send it to me.

Regards,
Detlef

blue lander · 22nd February 2015, 01:57 AM

Thanks! I'm not getting my hopes up yet, I'll be surprised if the sale was legit. Besides the super low price, it was the seller's first auction. He also only wanted 12 euros to ship to the us which is the same amount he wanted for western Europe. Just doesn't add up. But the price was low enough to make it worth the risk.

20th February 2015, 08:08 PM	#1
blue lander Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 456	A 17th century dagger? Just won this one for a very suspiciously low price... The seller says it's late 17th century and authentic but I wouldn't be surprised if it's a repro (albeit an older one). I like the looks of it either way. What do you think? 45.5 cm total, 31cm blade Attached Images Last edited by blue lander; 20th February 2015 at 08:32 PM.

21st February 2015, 12:23 AM	#2
Will M Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: In the wee woods north of Napanee Ontario Posts: 391	Has a nice profile and at least 100 years old. Is that small mark by the cross guard a mark stamped into it?

21st February 2015, 06:28 AM	#3
M ELEY Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NC, U.S.A. Posts: 2,097	I agree with Will. Perhaps a Victorian-era reproduction of high quality. Hate to use the word 'repro' when describing these types, as (most) were made of very high quality to represent their originals. Created for the astute English gentleman for his trophy room or den when the demand far outreached the supply...

21st February 2015, 06:48 PM	#4
blue lander Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 456	These are the only pictures I have of it. The seller's in Ukraine so it's going to take awhile to get here. Hopefully it's as sturdily made as it looks. Any idea what kind of dagger it's supposed to be? A main gauche?

22nd February 2015, 12:00 AM	#5
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,783	Very nice dagger with good age, like it very much! When you don't like it send it to me. Regards, Detlef

22nd February 2015, 01:57 AM	#6
blue lander Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 456	Thanks! I'm not getting my hopes up yet, I'll be surprised if the sale was legit. Besides the super low price, it was the seller's first auction. He also only wanted 12 euros to ship to the us which is the same amount he wanted for western Europe. Just doesn't add up. But the price was low enough to make it worth the risk.