A French hunting hanger,circa 1730. Long,heavy,single-edged blade with a double-edged point. The entire length of the blade is covered with stamped oval marks,etched martial trophies,flowery vines,as well as French coats of arms and inscriptions over remnants of a background gilding on both sides. The signature,"LES FRERES TESCHE A SOHLINGEN" is on the back of the blade. Brass knucklebow hilt bearing hunting themes in relief. Curved staghorn grip with copper wire winding. Length 73 cm. historic,historical,18th century,double-edged hunting knife,thrus,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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