A Swiss dagger,circa 1560 Double-edged blade with a reinforced point. There is a copper filled mark on both sides of the short ricasso. Typical fire-gilded bronze grip richly decorated with maskarons,tendrils and scroll work. Gilding worn. Old repair between pommel and grip. Length 34 cm. Cf. a similar piece with nearly identical decoration in Hugo Schneider,"Der Schweizerdolch"(The Swiss Dagger)No. 26,p. 124,historic,historical,16th century,dagger,daggers,thrusting,thrustings,baton,weapon,arms,weapons,arms,fighting device,object,objects,s,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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