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£ 950 Ref 3157. A rare decorated iron Main-Gauche or left hand dagger, manufactured in Toledo circa 1880. Swords
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Ref 3157. A rare decorated iron Main-Gauche or left hand dagger, manufactured in Toledo circa 1880. Swords

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Holmfirth, North EastUpdated 9 months ago
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CategoryBlades
SubcategorySwords
ConditionUsed
Sale typeTrade
MakeRef 3157. A rare decorated iron Main-Gauche or left hand dagger,
Antiqueyes
Your reference3157
Description

Largest selection of genuine antique weapons for sale in UK. See our website andrewbottomley.com. Ref 3157. A rare fully decorated iron Main-Gauche or left hand dagger, manufactured in Toledo in the late nineteenth century. This type were a copy of an earlier Spanish piece and these are are often dated c. 1870-1880. The originals were made circa 1660-1700. Straight cross-guard with solid rounded finials. The unusual blade with a scalloped back edge and pierced with two holes at the forte. Blade is approx 12 inches long with etching for the full length, the etching decorated with a gold ground. Engraved FABRICA DE TOLEDO at the forte. Iron sail-shaped guard decorated with floral motifs. Decorated iron pommel. Grip wire is all complete. Showing some signs of genuine wear otherwise in very good condition. Complete in its original leather scabbard (bottom chape is missing). Length 16 inches overall in scabbard. Ref 3157. f you wish to purchase this item please visit our website andrewbottomley.com where you can pay by credit/debit card or bank transfer at no extra charge. Established 1968.

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