DAGGER
Europe
19th century
Steel, coral, bronze, bone, wood, leather, nickel silver
Long. total: 27.5; Long. blade: 15 cm
(Old accident)

Straight blade with two cutting edges and a central ridge.
Bronze guard with two curved quillons, chased with scrolling foliage.
Bone rocket with three coral cabochons, engraved with a cartouche.
Brass knob.
Wooden scabbard covered in leather, with iron and nickel silver fittings.

Text and photos © FCP CORIDON