DAGGER called a ball-picker - Europe - 19th century

DAGGER called a ball-picker
Europe
19th century
Steel, silver, mother-of-pearl, wood, velvet
Long. total: 19.5; Long. blade: 9.6 cm

Double-edged blade with a central ridge, acid-etched with a knight and scrolls on a gold background.
Guard with two asymmetrical quillons.
Silver mitre with ram's heads on each side.
Mother-of-pearl rocket.
Chiseled steel pommel with vine branches.
Wooden scabbard covered with green velvet, silver chape engraved with geometric patterns with belt loop, silver rivet chiseled with pomegranates and geometric patterns.

Ref.: 6279

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