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Arriving next week ...
Seller says European; judging by the few i have seen out there, it could be Italian. Am i correct ? Date attributed end XVI - beg. XVII century, therefore circa 1600. Would this be correct ... or maybe a bit later ? Blade lenght 28,5 cms. Total length 39 cms. Third picture is real size. What do you Gents think about this example ? . |
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hi Fernando,
Beautiful dagger, The pommel is of Norman type 60 and attributed to the first half of the 17th century, mainly known on paintings made in west european countries. The blade with a flat long ricasso and diamond cross section was frequently found on rapiers at the end of the 16th century. yes I can agree on 1580-1620, but German or Italian? difficult to tell. best, Jasper |
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Thank you for the comforting comments, Jasper
![]() I will file its age and possible origin accordingly. |
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Dagger arrived two days ago.
There is something that intrigues me; the interior design of the ring guard. I notice that these features are usually seen in (left hand) parrying daggers of this style, very so often with the same configuration. My question: is this only a matter of (traditional) decoration or does it have any effectiveness in the handling of these daggers ? . |
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That is a spectacular piece, Fernando! You have an amazing ability to find the most desirable pieces!
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Thank you for your flattering comments, Mark. I wish i had a collection based on such reality
![]() And no, no overlay. The visual efffects that are tricking you are due to the light reflex of excelent pictures taken by the seller. But an effect that is tricking me is what i suspect to have been the maker's mark, faded by time and wear... which is a pity ![]() (Both pictures from same front side) . |
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