A shakudo-mounted hunting hanger, German or French, circa 1730/40 Slender single-edged blade with a double-edged point and shallow fullers on both sides. Ornamental décor etched on both sides of the base of the blade with the engraved motto "Ne me tirez pas sans " behind a leaping stag and wild boar in the foreground. An arrow is etched on the back of the blade. Double-sided openwork guard plate of partly gilt shakudo with cherry blossom ornaments. Octagonal, hollow grip of gilt shakudo, with cherry blossom decoration on a finely embosse, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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Size: 1246px × 5182px
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Keywords: 18th, century, circa, french, german, hanger, hunting, shakudo-mounted