A left-hand dagger, Italy or Spain, circa 1660/70 Slender, ridged thrusting blade, the upper half with a perforated central fuller, the base widened and with triple fullers. The fullers bear stamped crosses and "AP - ET". Long, expansive quillons, the shell-like hand-guard with chiselled decoration. Grip with iron wire winding and Turk's heads. Olive-shaped pommel richly cut with tendril decoration. Length cm. historic, historical,, 17th century, dagger, daggers, thrusting, thrustings, baton, weapon, arms, weapons, arms, fighting device, object, objects, s,

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