hunting dagger
Germany
19th century
Steel, antler
Long. total: 73; Long. blade: 57 cm

Yatagan-type bayonet blade, made of steel with a single cutting edge and a false edge, with grooves; acid-etched with scrollwork, bundles of arms and foliate motifs.
Openwork brass shell, chased with two dogs, three game animals and a powder flask.
Brass guard with inverted quillons, shaped like deer hooves.
Rocket made of antler.
Knob with geometric patterns.
Leather sheath.
Chiseled brass chape with scrolling foliage, remnants of markings on the back, belt button engraved with geometric patterns.
Decorated tinned pot.

Ref.: 6920

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