An Italian left-hand dagger, Brescia, circa 1650 Slender, asymmetrical thrusting blade with a cut back, the base on both sides equipped with blade breakers, broad ricasso with serrated edges and expansive, fluted quillons with cut button terminals. Copper-soldered, richly chiselled and pierced hand guard with massively worked rims. Grip bound with iron wire and Turk's heads. Hexagonal, lightly cut pommel. Length cm. historic, historical,, 17th century, dagger, daggers, thrusting, thrustings, baton, weapon, arms, weapons, arms, fighting device, object, obje,

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