European Left Handed Dagger 1600's Rare Armoured Tip

16th – 17th Century Left Handed Dagger with Flamboyant Blade

Private Collection!

This very special Renaissance dagger having a flamboyant blade with possibly Italian or German.

The hilt is in excellent condition have a set of straight quillons shaped with the ends curving upwards and downwards, the guard also has a side ring on both sides. The pommel is bell shaped and multi faceted with a series of groves. The grip is wooden with leather wrapping and has a small portion damaged on the side which, it appears the wood got damaged and broke off.

The blade is a double edge flamboyant and quiet a special fighting blade, having a single fuller on either side. The tip and edge show extensive use and wear with strong indication the dagger was used extensively, as the tip was shortened.