BALL PICK DAGGER

France, 19th century

Steel

Long. total: 21; Long. blade: 11.5 cm

(slightly blunt tip and fine slot at the rocket)

Virtue dagger with steel blade entirely acid-etched with a leafy decoration. Fuse with half-moon pommel, centered with a coat of arms and guard with straight quillons ending in balls.

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