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£ 445 Late 18th Century French Nobleman’s Deer / Boar Hunting Dirk / Sidearm Knives
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Late 18th Century French Nobleman’s Deer / Boar Hunting Dirk / Sidearm Knives

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Stockport, North WestUpdated 11 months ago
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CategoryBlades
SubcategoryKnives
ConditionUsed
Sale typeTrade
MakeLate 18th Century French Nobleman’s Deer / Boar Hunting Dirk / Sidearm
Manufactured YearLate 18th century
Antiqueyes
Description

Late 18th Century French Nobleman’s Deer / Boar Hunting Dirk / Sidearm With Ornate Solid Brass Hoof Shape Hilt With Game Bird Form Clamshell Type Guard. Sn 18123:3 - 18123:3

This is an original French form Nobleman’s quality Hunting dirk / sidearm. These substantial weapons were carried when hunting large game such as Deer or Boar for self defence and to deliver the 'death blow' to the hunted prey. This example has an ornately decorate solid brass hoof shape hilt & game bird form clamshell type guard. It also has a decorated straight cross guard with ball finials. Its slim 19 ¾” double edged blade with medial ridge has staining consistent with age. Both sides of the blade are decorated with etched foliate panels. It measures 24 ¼” overall. There are no visible manufacturer or date marks. As is common with these weapons it is without scabbard. Sn 18123:3

£445.00

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