hunting knife

Suede

19th century

Steel, wood

Long. total: 15.5; Long. blade: 6.5 cm

Single-edged steel blade with a center ridge, signed "CW Dahlgren Eskilstuna".

Stylized right guard.

Steel ferrule and miter engraved with geometric patterns.

Wooden rocket, engraved with a dragon in an oval on each side.

Polished steel scabbard, engraved with floral motifs on each side and a doe in a cartouche; two large notches to allow the guard to pass through; serial number “N? 340”.

Bail ring.

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Ref.: 5441