Rare 15th – 16th Century Noblemans Dagger
A very unique dagger amalgamating various designs and styles and a opportunity to showcase a unique dagger.
This dagger which is Northern Italian origins likely made my mast Venetian Smith combines the high-end design of the era. The highly prized style of the Ear dagger which was favoured by kings and nobility along with the advanced protection and guard of a parrying left-handed dagger.
The dagger hilt which is an all iron steel construction has beautiful floral etchings accompanied with a etched embossed helmet and cuirasses. The seems of the grip you can not the presence of the brass brazing seam used to bond the segments together.
The etching flows through the guard and pommel, the pommel flows into two mythical creatures that could possibly depict some sea serpent.
The dagger is multi fullered highly reinforced double edge design having a armour piercing tip. The base of the edge having the ridged are to help with trapping the opponent’s blade. At the base you can see the remains of the gild gilding that would have extended through the blade elevating the dagger to show the special status of its owner.
After many years collecting daggers from all periods of history I can truly say that is is a true piece of craftsmanship made by a master and a unique piece made for someone of high importance.
Specifications:
Overall 40.5 CM
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